Seize the Day Windsor - Vollmer Culture & Recreation Complex
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex, Laurier Parkway, Windsor, ON, 2121 Laurier Pkwy, Windsor, Ontario, N9J 0B4, Canada
Join ESWO to Celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Seize the Day
Join us on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, as Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) hosts our Annual Seize the Day Fundraiser at Vollmer Culture & Recreation Complex. All proceeds will support vital services for individuals living with epilepsy, their families, and their communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.
This family-friendly event kicks off at 10:00 am and features a 5K run and a 2.5K walk, followed by a delicious BBQ.
Whether you’re participating to honor a loved one, support those affected by epilepsy, or help raise awareness, we invite you to be part of this special day. Let’s surpass last year’s success and celebrate our amazing purple community!
Join us in showing those living with epilepsy that they are not alone. Let’s make every step count!
For more information check out our Seize the Day Windsor page.
To register for the even check out the Race Roster website.

Seize the Day London - Graham Family Eco Park
2024-09-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
Join ESWO to Celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Seize the Day
Join us on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, as Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) hosts our Annual Seize the Day Fundraiser at Graham Family Eco Park! All proceeds will support vital services for individuals living with epilepsy, their families, and their communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.

This family-friendly event kicks off at 10:00 am and features a 5K run and a 2.5K walk, followed by a delicious BBQ.

Whether you’re participating to honor a loved one, support those affected by epilepsy, or help raise awareness, we invite you to be part of this special day. Let’s surpass last year’s success and celebrate our amazing purple community!

Join us in showing those living with epilepsy that they are not alone. Let’s make every step count!

To learn more check out our Seize the Day London page.

To register for our run please check out our Race Roster website.

Bearded Custom Computers Stream
2025-03-15 10:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Ontario
Join us for an exciting week, March 15th – 23rd, of gaming, community, and charity! We’ll be playing multiple games, streaming across various platforms, and raising funds for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) 💜
Every donation goes directly to ESWO to support individuals and families affected by epilepsy. Let’s come together and have some fun while making a difference!
Spread the word, tune in, and help in supporting a great cause!

Purple Playdate Event
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Byron Optimist Community Centre, 1308 Norman Ave, London, Ontario, N6K 2A3, Canada
The event is a ‘Purple Playdate Event’ in which families can come together, have fun and learn about epilepsy. It will be held at Byron Optimist Community Centre, 1308 Norman Ave, London, ON N6K2A3, from 10am – 2pm on March 29, 2025. The event will include door prizes, kids games, and opportunities to learn about epilepsy and seizure first aid.
Proceeds from this event will go to Purple Toque’s used to cover patients’ heads after a medical exam called electroencephalograph (EEG), and Epilepsy Education costs at Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.
Don’t forget to WEAR PURPLE! Wear purple and be entered to win prizes!

Cosmic Journey Gala
2025-04-26 18:00 - 2025-04-27 01:00 | Brookside Banquet Centre, 99 Brookside St, London, Ontario, N5Z 3J6, Canada
Embark on a night of discovery, inspiration, and excitement!
Mark your calendars for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario’s 39th Annual Gala – A Cosmic Journey, launching on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.
Step into the retro-futuristic world of the 1950s and 60s, where the spirit of space exploration meets ESWO’s mission of education and awareness. Just as pioneers of the past reached for the stars, ESWO continues to push the boundaries of research and learning.
Your support fuels our journey, and we are truly grateful. So suit up and get ready to blast off into an unforgettable evening!

2nd Annual Tiffanie Parkins Memorial Softball Tournament
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Anne Hathaway Ball Park, Stratford, Ontario
ESWO will be at the 2nd Annual Tiffanie Parkins Memorial Softball Tournament on Saturday July 12th selling Crowfest 50/50 tickets.

Handbags for H.O.P.E. Raffle
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-28 | Ontario
Handbags for H.O.P.E. (helping out people with epilepsy) raffle tickets now available. All funds raised go towards epilepsy education.
There will be 10 draws for 10 designer handbags (new and previously loved) to be drawn two a day March 23 to 27, 2026. Each bag contains a local gift card, and one bag has two Air Canada tickets to anywhere they fly (approx. value of up to $3,800).
There are 500 tickets at $20 per ticket. Please e-mail heather@epilepsyswo.ca to purchase tickets. Tickets will be on sale until March 26th, 2026.

Crowfest
2026-07-02 00:00 - 2026-09-19 23:59 | Chatham-Kent
Crowfest 2026 50/50 Raffle
Five Years And Running… This year promises to be huge!!!!!!! Chatham-Kent Crowfest is an innovative community event that celebrates the crows that frequent Chatham-Kent. Starting in 2022 at the inaugural Chatham-Kent Crowfest has partnered with Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO), a local charity dedicated to supporting people who live with epilepsy.
50/50 ticket are available started July 2, 2026 online and in person as Crowfest events.

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TOTAL KNOCKOUT - Stratford
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Pinnacle Fieldhouse, 533 Romeo Street, Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Total Knockout is an upcoming fundraiser. It will be held on August 22nd, from 10am to 2pm at the Pinnacle Fieldhouse, 533 Romeo Street in Stratford. It will be a full day of movement, strength, and community coming together. There will be demonstrations of Pilates Classes, Boxing Sessions, Muay Thai Training, Strength and Fitness.

Total Knockout aims to bring people together to raise awareness, build community, and support those affected by epilepsy.

We work hard to reduce stigma and uplift those affected by epilepsy. The day will bring together a passionate and connected community.

“Every Move, Every Punch, Every Dollar Counts” together we can make epilepsy history.

For more information or to register, click:

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Seize the Day - Windsor
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex, Laurier Parkway, Windsor, ON, 2121 Laurier Pkwy, Windsor, Ontario, N9J 0B4, Canada
ESWO invites you to join us on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, for the 10th Anniversary of our Annual Seize the Day Fundraiser at Vollmer Recreation Park.
All funds raised will directly support vital programs and services for individuals living with epilepsy, their families, and communities across Southwestern Ontario.

Seize the Day - London
2026-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
ESWO invites you to join us on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, for the 13th Anniversary of our Annual Seize the Day Fundraiser at Vollmer Recreation Park.

All funds raised will directly support vital programs and services for individuals living with epilepsy, their families, and communities across Southwestern Ontario.
