EAWNY: Events

You are invited to attend the Epilepsy’s Association Fall Information Night 2009. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

WHEN:		Thursday – November 12, 2009
TIME:		7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE:		The Epilepsy Association of WNY 339 Elmwood Avenue-Buffalo, NY

Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Can it help control your seizures? VNS is made by Cyberonics. Shirley Duane from JNI will be here to discuss the VNS.

Our second topic is the medication Diastat. What is it used for? How is it given? What are the side effects?

For more information or to make your reservation, call the EAWNY office at (716) 883-5396 or fill our online Registration Form.

The 8th Annual Maggie Lee Memorial 5K Run/Funwalk was held on Saturday September 26, 2009 at Delaware Park's Parkside Lodge. The event helped us to raise $10,500 for our education programs. Thanks to all who donated, sponsored, and participated in this year's event. Congratulations to our Overall Female Winner Kristen Best, and our Overall Male Winner Sean Kibrick. Check back for information on the 9th Annual Maggie Lee 5K Run/Funwalk. If you are interested in participating in the event, or would like to volunteer, donate, or sponsor the race, please call Renay at 883-5396 or fill our online Registration Form.

Maggie Lee had Epilepsy. She was a counselor at the Epilepsy Association, a community activist and a friend. In June 2001, she died suddenly as a result of injuries sustained during a seizure. We hold the run/fun walk to remember Maggie's commitment to those with Epilepsy, to fund services for those that share her disorder and to increase awareness of the needs of persons with Epilepsy that affects one out of every 100 persons in Western New York.

Please check back for upcoming details regarding the Maggie Lee 5K Memorial Run/Fun Walk!

To receive more information, volunteer or participate please fill out the online Registration Form or contact us at:

The Epilepsy Association of WNY, Inc.
Phone (716) 883-5396
Fax (716) 883-5403
Email: info@epilepsywny.org.

Also see our information posted at Volunteer Solutions Org.

Epilepsy Association Scholarship Program

To be eligible the applicant must be diagnosed with epilepsy, and enrolled/accepted in a two year or four year college. Applicant must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours. The scholarships will be awarded based on the individual's motivation to accomplish his/her educational goals, academic achievement and financial need.