Live Webcast - The Management of Epilepsy
When: Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 6:30 p.m. EST
Guest Speakers: Dr. Jorge Burneo & Mary Secco
Visit: Canadian Epilepsy Alliance or see flyer for details



3rd Annual Purple Day Gala
Get dressed up in your best purple and join us for dinner, dancing and a Silent Auction
Date: Saturday, March 24
Venue: Ashburn Golf Club, 3250 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax
Time: Silent Auction viewing begins 6.00 pm
         Dinner 6.30 pm
         Dancing to DJ begins 8.00 pm
Tickets: $35 each/Table of 8: $250
Contact: Cynthia LeBlanc, Purple Day Promotions Coordinator (902) 429-2633, tollfree 1-866-EPILEPSY (1-866-347-5377) or promotions@epilepsyns.com
See flyer for details



Blue Nose Marathon Charity Challenge
Join Team Epilepsy and help us raise funds by getting your family and friends to sponsor you in the Blue Nose Marathon
Date: Race Weekend May 18-20, 2012 (Victoria Day weekend)
Venue: Events start on Brunswick Street, Halifax, by the Metro Centre
Events: From the Full Marathon to the Youth Run, there is an event for every age and fitness level. Go to www.bluenosemarathon.com for full information
Registration: Please register for your event first, then go to the Charity Challenge and to our page (available shortly) and sign up for Team Epilepsy. You can then set up your own fundraising page for people to donate online, and/or print off a pledge form to record cash donations
More information: Call or email Iris Elliott, Executive Director, at (902) 429-2633 or tollfree 1-866-EPILEPSY (1-866-347-5377)



Fun Days Program – Two events coming up!

Fun Days are a chance for children living with epilepsy and their families to enjoy a day of recreation and fun, eat free food, and make new friends.
“Play Date” for 4-7 year olds (just getting together to play and make friends – parents can also socialize). Games! Crafts! Refreshments!
Date: Saturday, March 31
Venue: Bethany United Church, Halifax
Time: 9 – 12.00 noon
Contact: For more information or to register, please call Iris Elliott, Executive Director, at (902) 429-2633, tollfree 1-866-EPILEPSY (374-5377) or e-mail iris@epilepsyns.com

“Camp E” for 8-11 year olds. (A camp day at a Provincial Park to do some outdoor activities, eat hotdogs and hamburgers and sit around the campfire toasting marshmallows. Parents and siblings are welcome to take part.)
Date: Saturday, May 12
Venue: Sir Stanford Fleming Park, Halifax (The Dingle)
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Contact: For more information or to register, please call Iris Elliott, Executive Director, at (902) 429-2633, tollfree 1-866-EPILEPSY (374-5377) or e-mail iris@epilepsyns.com