May 21, 2009

THIS ISSUE

Thank You to Our Funders
A Shared Vision

Learning About Epilepsy
New Resources

Register for Cindy's 5K Poker Walk
It's Not Too Late!

Thank You to Our Funders

A Shared Vision
We’d like to thank and highlight our funders for their generosity and commitment to the BC Epilepsy Society.

The RBC Foundation has just awarded its fifth significant grant in six years to the BC Epilepsy Society. Variety - the Children's Charity has just made its third large gift in six years. Significant contributors also include: Telus, the GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and the Chris Spencer Foundation.

Others have made multiple gifts or have given us more than we asked for because they share our vision of service and resources for British Columbians living with epilepsy.

You can share their vision by becoming a monthly donor. You can donate $10, $50, $100 a month - whatever you're comfortable with. Donors can also donate to a program of their choice or specifically to research.

Help the BC Epilepsy Society make the next great step in serving British Columbians living with epilepsy.

Contact Shawn Laari at 604-875-6704 or laari@bcepilepsy.com to discuss your support.

Learning About Epilepsy

New Resources
Recent additions to the BC Epilepsy Society Resource Library include:

Epilepsy: Patient and Family Guide 3rd Edition, by Orrin Devinsky, MD
The new edition of a best-selling and comprehensive guide.

Epilepsy: 199 Answers, A Doctor Responds to his Patients Questions 3rd edition, by Andrew Wilner, MD
An easy-to-read and informative question-and-answer book.

My Friend Matty: A Story about Living with Epilepsy, by Debra and Richard Siravo
A comic book-style story perfect for parents, teachers, and others who seek to educate children about epilepsy.

The Falling Sickness: A History of Epilepsy from the Greeks to the Beginnings of Modern Neurology, by Owsei Temkin
A classic work about epilepsy in Western civilization from ancient times to the beginnings of modern neurology.

Epilepsy 101 DVD, produced by the Epilepsy Foundation
This provides basic information for people who have been diagnosed with epilepsy through interviews with patients and physicians.

Cross-Section Brain Model – for kids and adults!
A soft foam brain that provides hands-on discovery. It also includes an activity guide that provides fun facts about the human brain and how it functions.

Members can loan items for up to three weeks. Shipping is provided free outside of the Lower Mainland. For more information about these or other library items, please contact the BC Epilepsy Society at 604-875-6704 or at info@bcepilepsy.com

Register for Cindy's 5K Poker Walk

It's Not Too Late!
There is still time to register for Cindy's 5K Poker Walk on Sunday, May 31st.

This event will be featuring great weather, entertainment, food, prizes, and poker! Each walker gets to try their luck by collecting poker cards throughout the route and then comparing hands at the end. The best hands will receive a variety of prizes from the sponsors.

The walk will start at 8:30am at the Kerrisdale Arena at 41st and East Blvd. Registration is $19. Cindy’s 5K Poker Walk is part of the annual Shaughnessy road race and the 2009 Vancouver Sun Run series. Registration information is available at: www.lgrr.com/shaughnessy/index.html

Participants and supporters are encouraged collect pledges to support the programs, resources and services of the BC Epilepsy Society. Click here for a pledge form.

For more information on this event, please contact the BC Epilepsy Society at 604-875-6704 or info@bcepilepsy.com