London/Middlesex
Virtual Teen Support Group
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. This is a drop-in group with weekly…
London Lightning 50/50
Budweiser Gardens 99 Dundas St, London, Ontario, CanadaESWO is hosting the 50/50 at the London Lightning game on March 9, 2022. Come and cheer on the London Lightning at Budweiser Gardens for their game against the Kitchener Waterloo Titans. The tip-off is at 7 PM! We hope to see you there, we will have a merch table and will be selling 50/50…
Virtual Epilepsy Awareness Month Party
Our virtual Epilepsy Awareness Month party is open to all ESWO clients who may not be able to attend one of our in-person events, as well as those who would like to attend both! Epilepsy Warriors, this is YOUR month, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join our team for an evening of…
Seize the Paw
For many of us, pets play an important role in our lives. Imagine how impactful having a specially trained Seizure Response Dog or Emotional Support Animal would be! Join other Epilepsy Warriors for an afternoon of togetherness while supporting the animals of our local Chatham-Kent Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR). Play with kittens or take a…
Purple Game: Sarnia Legionnaires vs. Chatham Maroons
Sarnia Arena 134 Brock St S, Sarnia, Ontario, CanadaThere are some hockey teams in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) showing their community support for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) by hosting a PURPLE GAME. During this regular-season game, the team and their coaching staff will be wearing purple clothing or sporting purple tape on their sticks to raise Epilepsy awareness. One of…
Sam Jam
Storm Stayed Brewing Company 169 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, Ontario, CanadaAn annual event held in memory of Sam (Fen) Richmond with donations going to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario and Open Closet. The event will be held on March 20th from 4 pm - 8 pm at Storm Stayed Brewing Company (169 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON N6J 2K7). There will be a small art auction. Entrance…
London In-Person Client Party
East Lions Community Centre 1731 Churchill Ave, London, Ontario, CanadaAll ESWO clients and families are invited to our Epilepsy Awareness Month party in London! We invite you to celebrate your epilepsy journey and milestones with others who can understand and appreciate your experiences. This family-friendly event will have light refreshments, some games, and a collective art activity for everyone to participate in. Please contact…
Music and Epilepsy
Many people with epilepsy struggle with feelings of anxiety or depression - can music help to relieve some of these milder symptoms? Join us on March 30th at 6:30 pm to learn about how music can positively impact mental health and how people with epilepsy may benefit from incorporating music into their lives. In addition,…
Mad Hatter Tea Party Gala
Hellenic Community Centre 133 Southdale Rd W, London, Ontario, CanadaDon’t be late for this very important date, join us on Saturday, April 2, 2022 for our 36th Annual Gala “Mad Hatter Tea Party”. Join us down the rabbit hole to enjoy this hybrid event including entertainment, a delicious chef-catered dinner for those in person, silent auction, and recognition of our H.O.P.E. award recipient, Ava…
Virtual Teen Support Group
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. This is a drop-in group with weekly…