Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario

Return To School Webinar
2020-09-09 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Back to school can be a time of questions and concerns for all parents, but especially parents of students with epilepsy. This year, Covid-19 has multiplied those questions and amplified those concerns. With this in mind, Epilepsy Toronto and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario have put together a panel of experts to speak directly to parents, offering insight into first aid and Covid-19 protocols in schools, and resources for students returning to the classroom and those opting to learn online.
Join us Wednesday, Sept 9, at 7:30 pm for a Facebook Live Event, with panelists: Carrie Charters (Social Worker, LHSC Children’s Hospital), Dr. Elizabeth Kerr (Program Director The Epilepsy Classroom, SickKids), Steve Lynnette (member of the Special Education Advisory Committee and parent), and Dr. Michelle Science (Infectious Diseases Consultant, SickKids). Find out their answers to the questions they are most often asked by parents, and then participate in a live Q&A, moderated by Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario’s Epilepsy Educator, Jayme Chami.
About The Panel
Carrie Charters is a paediatric social worker for the neurology program at Children’s Hospital – LHSC. In her role she works with inpatients and outpatients to provide clinical counselling and emotional support services, connection to community resources and funding opportunities, and helps families to articulate and advocate for their needs. Carrie’s professional background includes work in the child and youth mental health system and in education. When out of the office, you can find her looking for buses and trucks with her toddler and husband, Zoom-ing with friends and family, googling ‘Best Instant Pot Recipes,’ and watching CNN.

Elizabeth Kerr was awarded her Ph.D. from the University of Calgary, following which she completed a CPA/APA accredited internship in Neuropsychology at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario. She has been a Clinical Neuropsychologist at SickKids since 1995, holds an associate scientific appointment in the Division of Neurology, SickKids, and an adjunct clinical academic appointment with the Department of Paediatrics, the University of Toronto. As a full-time clinician, Dr. Kerr heads up the Epilepsy Classroom and provides neuropsychological assessment and consultation to the Epilepsy Classroom, the Epilepsy Surgery program, and Metabolic Genetics.

Steve Lynette has represented Epilepsy Toronto on the SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) for the Toronto Board of Education for over 10 years, and previously held the positions of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the committee. SEAC makes recommendations to the board with respect to any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils, and participates in the annual review of the special education plan, the annual budget process as it relates to special education, and reviews the board financial statements as they relate to special education. Steve is also a business owner and a parent of a child living with epilepsy.

Michelle Science, Ph.D., works in the Division of Infectious Disease in Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children; she has in-depth expertise in COVID and schools.

Seize the Day Windsor
2020-09-12 08:30 - 2020-09-27 23:30
On Your Marks…Get Set…Go: The 4th Annual Seize the Day Windsor Goes Virtual!
Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) kicks off the 4th Annual Seize the Day Windsor 5k Run / 2.5k Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
Even though we have been forced to host the event virtually, the goal is the same….to raise funds to provide support and educational services for people living with epilepsy, their families and their communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.
Whether you are participating to honour someone you sadly lost to a seizure, supporting those affected by epilepsy, or want to help raise awareness, we invite you to join us for this special occasion. If you are a marathon runner, a leisurely jogger or a casual walker…everyone is welcome to participate! We hope you can join us and help make this annual event even bigger this year to show people living with epilepsy that they are not alone!
Visit our Facebook page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/epilepsyswo/
How It Works
A virtual run is a race that can be run (walked or in a wheelchair/stroller) from any location you choose. You get to create your own route, participate at your own pace and time it yourself (if you so desire). You have from September 12 – 27, 2020 to complete your 2.5 or 5K.

Register your team (waived registration fee this year)
Order your event t-shirt ($20 – $25 each) no later than August 7, 2020 if desired (no delivery – predetermined pick up locations in London, Windsor area, Seaforth only).
Collect pledges from your friends and family.
Download your “I am walking for” sign. Download here.
Mark your calendar to tune into the Opening Ceremony via Facebook Live or our YouTube live stream on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 10 a.m.
Have your team complete your walk or run between the specified time period (take lots of pictures and tag us on social media…let’s see your purple!) You can also upload your pictures directly on our Race Roster page by selecting the “View Gallery” tab on the left.
Download a generic participant certificate (download here) or print your own personalized certificate once you submit your results on Race Roster.
Celebrate with us! Join us for the Closing Ceremony via Facebook live or YouTube live stream on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at 4 pm. Total raised and prize winners will be announced

Prizes will be awarded for:

Team Captain with the most participants
Team Captain with the highest team pledges
Top individual pledge earner, London
Top individual pledge earner, Windsor
Best themed team uniform

Walk as a Team

Register as a team! Teams must have a minimum of 4 people and must register in advance
We have created a Team Captain’s Kit for those who are interested in organizing a team for the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Please contact events@epilepsyswo.ca for more information for you or your business!
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor:
