AWARENESS

Speaking of Epilepsy Lecture Series
On Tuesday, January 15th, the BC Epilepsy Society will be hosting a lecture on, "Women and Epilepsy". Dr Tiffany Townsend, a neurologist from Vancouver General Hospital, will be speaking about the unique issues facing women and girls as they live with seizures throughout their life cycle. The lecture will take place between 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Chan Auditorium in the Children's and Women's Health Centre of BC at 4480 Oak Street, at 28th Avenue. Admittance is free for members, or $10 for non-members. For more information, or to reserve a spot, please call 604-875-6704.

Our upcoming lecture topics include Stress Management on April 17th and Epilepsy Medications on May 26th. Previous lectures, including our sessions on topics such as Genetics, Sibling Issues, Employment, and Depression are available for viewing online at www.bcepilepsy.com

COMMUNITY

Kids With Epilepsy Go To Camp!
The BC Epilepsy Society is pleased to announce our new partnership with Easter Seals Camps. The BC Lions Society operates three Easter Seals camps in various regions of BC for children and youth. These camps feature safe and fun activities designed to build confidence, independence, and peer interaction in a recreational environment.

Camp dates for 2008 are listed at www.lionsbc.ca Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis. Applications will be available on Monday, April 7th and the medical forms are available at the beginning of March. The camps are free of charge and the BC Epilepsy Society will be offering a travel subsidy to families who require it. For more information, contact the BC Epilepsy Society office at 604-875-6704.

DONATE

Donate Securities and Increase Your Tax Benefits
When you donate shares, bonds, and mutual funds directly to the BC Epilepsy Society, you will receive a tax receipt for the Fair Market Value of your gift. Depending on your total income and tax situation, the tax savings, you receive from claiming the charitable tax credit could offset the capital gains tax arising from your gift, and could also reduce your total tax bill. If you're interested in receiving the greatest possible tax savings, you should consider donating the securities that have appreciated the most.

Not only will you know you have made a difference in the lives of British Columbians living with epilepsy, you will receive a bigger tax deduction.

For more information, please contact the BC Epilepsy Society at laari@bcepilepsy.com or call 604-875-6704.