London/Middlesex
SUDEP & Epilepsy Loss Memorial Event
Graham Family Eco-Park 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, CanadaESWO 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…
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Webinar
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 [email protected] to register and receive…
Purple Pumpkin Party
East Lions Community Centre 1731 Churchill Ave, London, Ontario, CanadaWill 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…
UPLIFT for Adults
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…
UPLIFT for Adults
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…
UPLIFT for Adults
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…
Seizing Hope Screening and Q&A panel
South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre 1119 Jalna Blvd, London, Ontairo, CanadaJoin ESWO's Holly O'Neill, Dr. Andrea Andrade, Dr. Maryam Nouri, Dr. Sandrine deRibaupierre, and Michelle Kregel NP, in the viewing of "Seizing Hope". Seizing Hope is a 30-minute documentary that follows stories of four families with children who have pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE), to shed light on their journey, while educating families and doctors on…
Virtual Teen Social Group
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 [email protected] to register.
Virtual Teen Social Group
Save the Date! Our Social Worker Holly will be hosting a teen (ages 13-18) get-together on Thursday, November 16th from 6:30-7:30pm over Zoom for games and conversation. This virtual event is open to teens with epilepsy and friends/family of the same age range. We’ll play Guess that Emoji, Never Have I Ever, Read My Lips, and…
Giving Tuesday
Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario invites the community to join our #TakeAMoment Campaign. This Giving Tuesday, pause and reflect on how you can make a positive impact in the lives of others. At Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, our services are self-funded, with no government assistance. We heavily rely on fundraising, donations, and community support to provide essential information,…