Epilepsy & Seizures Support Group

This message was created by PhylisFienerJohnson www.epilepsytalks.com Phylis has Epilepsy & last year had a status seizure. She survived & decided to change her career choice. She is now a leading advocate for Epilepsy Research & Education.

I am posting her message because she had problems registering w/ this site.

"Ironically, I heard on the news that Juvenile Diabetes Philadelphia branch was moving to new quarters to house their expanding staff. At the very same time, our branch of the Epilepsy Foundation was in the process of laying off employees because of drastic cuts in state & federal funding.

I think in part the lack of support is because epilepsy is a stealth disorder... You know that even better than most.

That's why we need your help. In fact, we need EVERYBODY'S help...to spread information to those uninformed & misinformed...to raise awareness that we're not all crippled weirdoses. And yes, we need your money too. To fund research...to maintain supportive sources for people with Epilepsy...andto someday find a cure.

The Epilepsy Foundation is stripped to the bone. That's why they can't afford tv spots, radio announcements, billboards and all of those good ideas you have had. That's why I'm asking you now....please donate to the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Simply clik on the link http://www.efepa.org/donations or paste it in your browser. Or donate to the Epilepsy Support group of your choice. ( At this point I, Candi, am asking everyone who reads this to email/notify others of our need for help. Even if you can't afford to donate, maybe a friend or relative can. :) )

Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. Even small donations mount up quickly. And together, all of you can make a difference. Because, quite frankly, we need friends, we need advocates, we need support, we need YOU. Please make your donation today.

WE Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.

Love Candi
Posted on 11/07/09, 11:11 am