New Website Homepage Design

The BC Epilepsy Society website homepage has a brand new look. We’ve added new features to assist you in finding what you need. From your feedback, we’ve made it more dynamic, as well as making it simple and easy to read.

New features on the home page let you:

• Enlarge the text on each webpage
• View a slide show about upcoming events and new resources
• Get answers to frequently asked questions about epilepsy

Go to www.bcepilepsy.com to check it out!

Have feedback? Click on the feedback button on the top right corner of www.bcepilepsy.com or email info@bcepilepsy.com

Important Dates

Cindy’s 5K Poker Walk: Sunday, May 30^th
This walk will be raising awareness and support for the BC Epilepsy Society. It starts at 8:30 am at the Kerrisdale Arena at 41st and East Blvd. in Vancouver. 

Registration is $20 before May 23rd and $25 afterwards. You can register:
- Online at the Running Room website until May 26^th
- At Running Room stores until May 23^rd, or
- At the Kerrisdale Arena on the morning of the walk from 7-8:15 am 
 
Participants and supporters are encouraged to collect pledges to support the programs and resources from the BC Epilepsy Society. Click here for a pledge form.

This event is happening in conjunction with the annual Shaughnessy 8K road race.    
 
Scholarship Deadline: Monday, May 31^st
The BC Epilepsy Society Scholarships provide $1000 grants to individuals who currently attend or plan to attend a post-secondary institution or employment training program. Eight scholarships will be awarded on the basis of educational commitment, volunteer work, and other achievements or interests.

All supporting letters and documents must be completed and received by the deadline, including proof of current membership. The application form and further information is available from www.bcepilepsy.com 

For more information on Cindy’s 5K Poker Walk or scholarships, contact our office at 604-875-6704 or at info@bcepilepsy.com

Epilepsy Explained for Kids

The Medikidz are five young cartoon superheroes who explain medical conditions through comic books and animated videos. This series includes the comic book and video, What’s up with Wendy? Medikidz Explain Epilepsy.

This series was developed by a team of physicians for children 10 to 15 years old. The comic books and videos provide clear and factual information that is easy to understand and engaging.

The series is meant to provide children with knowledge, self management skills, and empower them to take ownership of their epilepsy by reducing fear of the unknown.

Copies of the comic book are available to order from the Medikidz website or for loan from the BC Epilepsy Society Resource Library.

You can watch the Medikidz video about epilepsy here: http://www.epilepsyandmychild.org/medikidz.html