| As a non-profit, charitable organization, the BC Epilepsy Society relies on individuals like you to help to deliver our support and education programs.
There are many ways you might lend your support: Many of our services are delivered with the help of our volunteers. We are always eager to meet new experts who can lend their advice. And, of course, through your financial contribution.
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2010-2011 Lecture Series Topics and Dates
Resources for Schools & Students
Seizure Man PSA - One of the Best in Canada
Generic Drug Costs Drop by 35%
Dreams Take Flight - Disneyland Trip for Kids With Epilepsy
New iPhone Epilepsy Application
The Medikidz Explain Epilepsy
Seizure Response Dogs
Epilepsy & Quality of Life Study
New Epilepsy DVD for Schools
60 Minutes Feature on Epilepsy
Newsweek Feature on Epilepsy
Sponsored Research Published
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What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain, which is characterized by recurrent seizures. The seizures are the result of...
How many people have epilepsy?
Approximately 30,000 people in BC and 300,000 people in Canada have epilepsy. Anyone can develop epilepsy at any age...
What should you do when someone has a seizure?
Knowing proper seizure first aid will greatly help someone having a seizure - it may even save their life. Here are things you can do...
What causes epilepsy?
In about 70% of cases, no known cause can be found. Among the rest, it may be any one of a number of things... |
