Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario

Purple Nation Summer Camp
2023-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
We are now offering the ESWO Purple Nation Summer Camp, available to children and youth between the ages of 4-12 years living with epilepsy in Southwestern Ontario, as well as their siblings. This is a full-day camp.
There will be lots of fun activities, chances to meet other children with epilepsy, and opportunities to be active outdoors. Rest assured that all staff and volunteers will be trained in seizure first aid, so your children can join us for a safe and enjoyable summer where seizures are no big deal.

UPLIFT for Caregivers
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
UPLIFT is a free, eight-week skill-building program to support people in developing coping strategies to deal with stress, through mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy. Participants meet once a week for one hour with groups of 5-8 people over Zoom. Commitment to attend each session is required to benefit from the program, as well as to ensure the group dynamic remains intact.
ESWO will host an UPLIFT session for those who are caregivers of individuals living with epilepsy.
Email Sandra@epilepsyswo.ca or Lori@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Purple Nation Summer Camp
2023-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario

Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2023-07-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
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 Mondays from 6:00 -7:00 pm
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Virtual Adult Support Group
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
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 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Purple Nation Summer Camp
2023-08-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-15 09:00 - 16:00 | South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre, 1119 Jalna Blvd, London, Ontairo, N6E 3B3, Canada

Virtual Teen Social Group
2023-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Ontario
Teens with epilepsy and their siblings between the ages of 13-17 are welcome to join us for games and conversation over Zoom. This is a great opportunity to meet peers with epilepsy and to have fun getting to know each other. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

UPLIFT for Adults
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
UPLIFT is a free, eight-week skill-building program to support people in developing coping strategies to deal with stress, through mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy. Participants meet once a week for one hour with groups of 5-8 people over Zoom. Commitment to attend each session is required to benefit from the program, as well as to ensure the group dynamic remains intact.
ESWO will host an UPLIFT session for adults who are living with epilepsy.
Email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Seize the Day London - Graham Family Eco Park
2023-09-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
Taking Steps to Raise Epilepsy Awareness
Join ESWO to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Seize the Day
On Sunday, September 24th, 2023, Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) will hold our Annual Seize the Day Fundraiser at Graham Family Eco Park! All funds raised will help to provide support and educational services for people living with epilepsy, their families, and their communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.
This year we are hosting a party-theme to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this event! We encourage you to join us in-person or virtually wearing your best party costume!
This family fun event will start at 10:30am, include a run and walk, followed by a BBQ.
Whether you are participating to honour a loved one, support those affected by epilepsy, or simply just want to help raise awareness, we invite you to join us for this special occasion. Let’s make this year even bigger than the last, and celebrate our awesome purple community!
We hope you can join us to show people living with epilepsy that they are not alone! Let’s make every step count!

SUDEP & Epilepsy Loss Memorial Event
2023-10-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
ESWO would like to invite families who have lost a loved one to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) or another epilepsy-related cause to join us once again at Graham Family EcoPark on October 22nd from 10:30am-12:00pm in remembrance of warriors who are no longer present. Families will have an opportunity to paint memorial stones to take home but may also wish to bring a stone from home to leave at EcoPark. We also encourage families to share a photo of their loved one with us, so that we can light a candle in their honor. There will be a student videographer on site for any families who would like to share a message about their experience to share with others.
For more information or to register your attendance, please contact holly@epilepsyswo.ca

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Webinar
2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario will be hosting representatives from the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities program for an online webinar. All are welcome to attend to learn more about the ACSD program, and its eligibility and to ask questions.
Save the date for October 24th from 12-1 p.m. and contact holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register and receive the Zoom link.

Purple Pumpkin Party
2023-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | East Lions Community Centre, 1731 Churchill Ave, London, Ontario, N5W 5P4, Canada
Will you be participating in the Purple Pumpkin Epilepsy Awareness Campaign? Join our Purple Pumpkin Painting Party! We’ll provide the paint, you provide the pumpkin(s)! Purple pumpkins are conversation starters and when someone asks why your pumpkin is purple, you can let them know that purple is the colour for epilepsy awareness and that one in 100 people live with epilepsy. You can also share other fun facts or even your or your family’s story!
We ask that you please RSVP to holly@epilepsyswo.ca by Monday, October 23rd if you are planning to attend.
Not in London? We’d still love to see your photos! Tag us @epilepsyswo or email katie@epilepsyswo.ca to have your photos posted on our social media.
