Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario

Virtual Adult Support Group
2022-11-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:00
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 Wednesdays 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.

Crow Your Boat - Chatham Crowfest
2022-10-15 17:00 - 19:00
ESWO is participating in Chatham’s Crowfest event with a “Crow Your Boat” race on Saturday, October 15. Tickets are now available and can be purchased by contacting sandra@epilepsyswo.ca

Virtual Teen Support Group
2022-10-13 18:30 - 19:30
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 Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 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.

Seize the Day - Graham Family Eco Park
2022-09-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
Taking steps to raise epilepsy awareness
Join ESWO for the 9th Annual Seize the Day Event!
On Sunday, September 25, 2022 Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) will host its 9th Annual Seize the Day 5k Run / 2.5k Walk at the Graham Family Eco Park to raise funds to provide support and educational services for people living with epilepsy, their families and their communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.
This family fun event will include a run and walk, followed by a BBQ. Start time: 10:30am. If you’re unable to join us in London, visit our Windsor page, or consider joining us virtually by walking/running September 23-25, 2022. We will kick off the weekend event virtually with celebrations on Facebook Live.
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 causal walker… everyone is welcomed 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! Let’s make every step count.
For more information and to register online:
Register Here

Seize the Day - Malden Park
2022-09-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Malden Park, 4200 Malden Rd, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 0C5, Canada
Taking steps to raise epilepsy awareness
Join ESWO for the 6th Annual Seize the Day Event!
On Sunday, September 25, 2022 Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) will host its 6th Annual Seize the Day 5k Run / 2.5k Walk in Windsor at Malden Park to raise funds to provide support and educational services for people living with epilepsy, their families and their communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.
Registration at 9:00am, Run starts at 10:30am.
If you’re unable to join us in person consider joining us virtually by walking/running September 23-25, 2022. We will kick off the weekend event virtually with celebrations on Facebook Live.
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 causal 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! Let’s make every step count.
For more information and to register online:
Register Here

McGregor Mug Run
2022-09-17 15:00 - 23:30
The McGregor Mug Run and International Beer Fest is an annual event that takes place at Co-An Park in McGregor Ontario.

2022 Registration

• Online registration is open until Wednesday, September 14th at 9pm. Register here.
• Race Day registration is from 12:00pm – 3:15pm
• Race Start time for both 5km and 10km is 4:00pm​​
**PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE**

Tee'in Off For Epilepsy
2022-09-16 10:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00 | White Squirrel Golf Club, 72538 Bluewater Hwy, Zurich, Ontario, N0M 2T0, Canada
Third-Party Event – Join us at the White Squirrel Golf Club for the 4th Annual Tee’in Off For Epilepsy Golf Tournament on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th, 2022.
Cost: $600 for 4-person team registration. (Online Registration is required by August 26, 2022)
Fees include shotgun start, golf & cart. There will be lunch, prizes, and games.
>>>>>Registration Form<<<<<<
Thanks to Team Oke for hosting this third-party event.
For more information please contact Joanne Oke at teamokeinfo@gmail.com

Virtual Teen Support Group
2022-09-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-10 16:00 - 17:00
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 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.

Client BBQ & AGM
2022-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
Save the Date for the Client BBQ & AGM on August 25, 2022 at the Graham Family Eco Park.
Please join us for a BBQ (our treat) and AGM.
5:00 p.m. – OTF Announcement
5:20 p.m. – Social and BBQ
6:00 p.m. – Annual General Meeting
Please connect with michelle@epilepsyswo.ca to RSVP by August 23, 2022.

Virtual Adult Support Group
2022-08-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-17 16:00 - 17:00

Third Party: Second Annual Memorial Skate For David
2022-07-31 14:00 - 22:00 | Atkinson Skate Park, University Ave W, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 1A7, Canada
The Second Annual Memorial Skate for David will be held on July 31st at Atkinson Park in Windsor on University Ave W from 2pm until dark. Come enjoy some food, refreshments and good vibes. Entry is free.
Skate, scoot or bike! Make sure to stop by for a free hot dog, chips and pop from the Postma family in honour of their son. There will also be a donation box for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.

50/50 Draw at Chatham-Kent Ribfest 2022
2022-07-07 11:00 - 2022-07-10 17:00 | Tecumseh Park, Chatham, Ontario, Canada
We’re excited to partner with the Chatham-Kent Ribfest by hosting a 50/50 draw in support of ESWO and individuals living with epilepsy. ESWO will be attending and have a booth set up at the Chatham Ribfest July 7-10, 2022 in Tecumseh Park.
Ticket purchases must be made no later than 4:30pm on July 10, 2022, in order to be eligible for this 50/50 draw.
Tickets: 200 for $40, 60 for $20, or 10 for $10.
Purchase tickets online: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/epilepsyswo
For more information or any questions about this 50/50 draw, please contact sandra@epilepsyswo.ca
