Support Group
2019-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please join us May 21, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our support group.
Support Group takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our office (797 York St, Unit 3 London, ON).

Please RSVP to Jayme at jayme@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

Epilepsy Information and Fundraising Dinner
2019-05-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Ontario
The Chatham Neurology Center and Julia’s Health and Beauty Clinic presents an Epilepsy Educational night: Update in Epilepsy management for patients and primary healthcare providers.
Presented by: Dr. Awad Mortada. MD, FRCPC, Neurologist & Sandra Pidduck, Epilepsy Educator with the Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario Program.
Sponsored by: UCB (Pharmaceutical Company)

The Agenda for the evening includes dinner, speeches and raffle prizes. All the donations and fundraising benefit are to support the Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario Programs and Services.
Every Epilepsy Patient will have no charge.

Date: Friday, May 31, 2019
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location. Ten-Seven Cafe and Lounge
595 St Clair St. Chatham, ON N7L 3L3 Canada
Tickets on sale on our EventBrite page.

Meet Play Laugh
2019-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | United Way of Windsor-Essex County, 300 Giles Blvd E a1, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4C4, Canada
Please join some volunteers as they host a support group meeting, “Meet, Play, Laugh”. New members are always welcome!
Meet, Play, Laugh is a support group is where individuals with seizure disorders and their family members can come to discuss their experiences and learn new information and strategies in an open, educational and judgement-free setting.
RSVP to info@epilepsyswo.ca

Youth Conference
2019-07-27 09:30 - 16:00 | North London Optomist Community Centre, 1345 Cheapside St., London, Ontario, N5V 3N9, Canada
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2019
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Location: North London Optimist Community Centre (NLOCC)

Featuring a number of relevant topics that youth living with epilepsy and seizure disorders have identified as important.

$20 per person, includes multiple breakout information sessions and lunch.

Register online or by calling 519.433.4073

Youth Conference Schedule:

9:30-10:00
Registration – Sign in

10:00-11:00
Personal Panel – Living Independently and Mental Health (Adults with epilepsy and CMHA)

11:00-11:15
Activity

11:15-12:15
Treatment Options (Dr. Andrea Andrade)

12:15-1:15
Lunch

1:15-2:15
Epilepsy Employment 101 (Carter Hammett, Epilepsy Toronto)

2:15-2:30
Activity

2:30-3:30
Transition in Epilepsy: From Adolescence to Adult Life (Dr. Ana Suller Marti)

3:30-4:00
Closing

AGM & Member BBQ
2019-08-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
Save the Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Graham Family Eco Park
Join us for a Member BBQ and social with AGM to follow.
Please RSVP to info@epilepsyswo.ca

Support Group
2019-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please join us September 17, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our support group where a guest speaker from LivaNova will be presenting on VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulator).
Support Group takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our office (797 York St, Unit 3 London, ON).

Please RSVP to Jayme at jayme@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

McGregor Mug Run
2019-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
The McGregor Mug Run and International Beer Fest is an annual event that takes place at Co-An Park in McGregor Ontario.
8th annual #McGregorMugRun and #McgregorBeerFest are only 2 months away. Tickets and race registration at McGregorMugRun.com
Saturday, September 21st, 2019.

2019 Registration

• Online registration is open until Wednesday, September 18th at 9pm.
• 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**

Ride for Epilepsy
2019-09-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Pyramid Recreation Centre, 317 James St S, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1B6, Canada
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Ride Details:
Registration at Rocky’s Harley-Davidson at 9:00 AM
(900 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON)
Kickstands Up at 10:00 AM
Fee: $25 per Bike
Police escort out of town heading to Pyramid Recreation Centre for lunch
Family Fun Day at Pyramid Recreation Centre, St. Marys from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
BBQ Lunch provided 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
All proceeds benefiting Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario
Event Features: A Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Static Emergency Services Vehicle Display, Pony Rides, Dunk a Cop and more fun for the family.
Events in support of the ride:
Don’t miss out on August 18th, 2019 we will be hosting our Cops and Cones event at Hearn’s Ice Cream (327 Queen Street, St. Marys, ON) from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM in support of the ride.

Join us August 17th, 2019 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM for a charity BBQ hosted by Rocky’s Harley-Davidson in support of the ride.

Event Poster:

Teeing Off For Epilepsy
2019-09-21 10:00 - 18:00 | White Squirrel Golf Club, 72538 Bluewater Hwy, Zurich, Ontario, N0M 2T0, Canada
Hosted by: Team Oke
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Location: White Squirrel Golf Club (72538 Bluewater Hwy, Zurich On)
A Fundraiser for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario
Texas Scramble – Registration at 10 a.m. – Shotgun 11 a.m.
Cost: $500.00 for a 4 person team registration
Fee Includes:
– Gold & Cart
– Prizes
– Dinner
– Draws
– Tax Receipt
For more information please contact Joanne Oke at Jcoke@okewoodsmith.com
Click here to download a Registration Form

Seize the Day Windsor
2019-09-22 10:30 - 14:00 | Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex, Laurier Parkway, Windsor, ON, 2121 Laurier Pkwy, Windsor, Ontario, N9J 0B4, Canada
On Sunday September 22, 2019 at 10:30am, Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) will host our Third Annual Seize the Day 5k Run / 2.5k Walk in Windsor!
The event will take place at Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex (2121 Laurier Pkwy, Windsor, ON) to raise funds for epilepsy education, support and community engagement programs for the Windsor-Essex area. This fun filled family event will include a run and walk, followed by a community BBQ.
The Seize the Day 2.5k Walk & 5k Run supports individuals, families and members of the community affected by seizure disorders and epilepsy. Whether you are walking to honour someone who passed away from a seizure, supporting those affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders, or want to help raise awareness, we invite you to join us for this special occasion. Whether you run marathons, or just enjoy the casual walk, everyone is welcome to participate! We hope you can join us and help make this annual event even bigger this year.
Registration and Fees

Online registration does not include the race fees, these must be paid via mail or at the event
Register in advance for $20 or at the event for $25
The event is free for any individual submitting at least $100 in pledges
Receive a free t-shirt and have your registration fee waived if you submit $150 or more in pledges
Run and walk is free for those under 17 years of age
Please ensure all cheques are made payable to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario

Walk as a Team

Register as a team! Teams must have a minimum of 4 people and must register in advance
Registration fees and incentives apply to each individual member of the team. (to receive a t-shirt each team member must collect $150 in pledges)

Pledge Forms
Register Online Here
Setting Up Your Pledge Page Tutorial
Team Captain Kit

Download Poster
Kid T-Shirt Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

BBQ Sponsor:

Run Bag Sponsor:

KM Sponsors:

In Kind:

Seize the Day London
2019-09-29 10:30 - 14:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
On Your Marks…Get Set…Go: 6th Annual Seize the Day Event Takes on Epilepsy!
On Sunday, September 29, 2019, Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) will host its 6th Annual Seize the Day 5k Run / 2.5k Walk in London at Graham Family Eco Park. Funds raised will help to support epilepsy education, and community engagement programs for local communities in Southwestern Ontario.This fun filled family event will include a run and walk, followed by a community BBQ. Start time: 10:30am.
The Seize the Day 2.5k Walk & 5k Run supports individuals, families and members of the community affected by seizure disorders and epilepsy. Whether you are walking to honour someone who passed away from a seizure, supporting those affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders, or want to help raise awareness, we invite you to join us for this special occasion. Whether you run marathons, or just enjoy the casual walk, everyone is welcome to participate! We hope you can join us and help make this annual event even bigger this year.
Registration and Fees

Online registration does not include the race fees, these must be paid via mail, at the event or at or in person at 797 York Street, Unit 3 London, ON
Register in advance for $20 or at the event for $25
The event is free for any individual submitting at least $100 in pledges
Receive a free t-shirt and have your registration fee waived if you submit $150 or more in pledges
Run and walk is free for those under 17 years of age
Please ensure all cheques are made payable to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario

Pledge Forms
Register Online Here
Setting Up Your Pledge Page Tutorial
Team Captain Kit
Happening This Year

2.5k walkers will complete two laps of the trail and 5k runners will complete four laps.
Beat the lines! Pre-register, drop off your pledges and pickup your t-shirts in advance. ESWO will be hosting two pre-registration days on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 from 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Custom Buttons: Pre-order your personalized buttons for $5 to pick up at the event or at pre-registration. Group deals are available. Please submit your order and photos to: events@epilepsyswo.ca
Would you like to run or walk in memory or support of somebody? Send your “I’m Walking For” pictures to events@epilepsyswo.ca
We will be selling raffle tickets ($2 each or 3 for $5) to win some fantastic prizes!

Walk as a Team

Register as a team! Teams must have a minimum of 4 people and must register in advance
Registration fees and incentives apply to each individual member of the team. (to receive a t-shirt each team member must collect $150 in pledges)

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

Download Poster
T-Shirt Sponsors:

Run Bag Sponsors:

KM Sponsors:

In Kind Contributors:

Jim Graham & Family, Val Cull & Family, Martin’s Apple Chips, Palasad North, McDonald’s, National Sports, Mystery Escape Rooms, Old Dutch Foods, Kernels Popcorn, Metro (Clarke Rd.), Metro (Adelaide St.), Ontario Apple Growers, Crunican Orchards, Columbia, Forest of Flowers, Davids Tea, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, Old Navy, Union Gas, Susan Windle, Super Cuts, Chil Frozen Yogurt, The Flag Shop London, Egg Farmers of Ontario, OMG Cotton Candy & Snacks, Melissa Pushelberg, Mike & Anita Savoie, Planet Fitness, Chatters Hair Salon, Umbra, Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Techdoz, Joanne Oke, Residence Inn by Mariott, Niagara Parks, Aqua Medical, Fanshawe College, Findlay Family Tim Hortons, Art Gallery of Ontario, Mazza Family, Volunteers & Seize the Day Event Committee.

Support Group
2019-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please join us October 15, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our support group.
Support Group takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our office (797 York St, Unit 3 London, ON).

Please RSVP to Jayme at jayme@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

Windsor Support Group
2019-10-22 18:30 - 21:00 | United Way of Windsor-Essex County, 300 Giles Blvd E a1, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4C4, Canada
Please join some volunteers as they host a family support group meeting. New members are always welcome! Support group is where individuals with seizure disorders and their family members can come to discuss their experiences and learn new information and strategies in an open, educational and judgement-free setting.
– October 22, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
– United Way – 300 Giles Blvd E, Windsor, ON N9A 4C4
– For more information call Pam at 1-519-972-6413

Ghouling Pianos
2019-11-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Goodwill Industries, Conference Centre, 255 Horton St. E, London, Ontario, N6B 1L1, Canada
Join us for ESWO’s Fourth Annual Dueling Pianos event. This year we have decided to continue the Halloween theme into November again as last years event Ghouling Pianos was such a success.
Ghouling Pianos is a highly interactive all-request piano showdown featuring a selection of your favourite hits. This is sure to be a spooky night jam-packed with entertainment courtesy of Main Street Duel, a collection of musicians from the USA who have played stages in Vegas!
Be sure to wear a costume as the best costume will win a prize at the end of the night. No need to go trick-or-treating, check out our candy bar and satisfy your sweet tooth.
This is a must-see event, we look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, November 1, 2019
6pm – 12pm
Location: Goodwill Industries, Conference Centre
255 Horton St. E, London
19 + ID required.
Cash bar.
Schedule:
6:00 PM | Doors Open, Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM | Hors d’oeuvres
7:15 PM | Live Entertainment
11:00 PM | 50/50 Draw + Costume Contest Winner Announced
Cost: Purchase your tickets in advance! Tickets price: $40, includes hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment.
Payment options include the following:
ONLINE
To purchase your ticket(s) online register below. You can buy them individually, or register as a group if you are purchasing more than one ticket. You will be redirected to Pay-Pal to purchase your tickets.
CHEQUE
Please make all cheques payable to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.
PHONE
Please feel free to call ESWO at 519.433.4073 to purchase your tickets over the phone or for more information.
Follow our Events page to keep up with any updates. For more information or to become an event sponsor, please contact Sarah at events@epilepsyswo.ca or 519.433.4073
The dueling piano show will feature two musical teams with interactive comedy, performing: Main Street Dueling Pianos. Guaranteed to be a fun filled night!
Check out their website https://www.mainstreetduelingpianos.com/
Gold Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Contributors:

Support Group
2019-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please join us November 19, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our support group where Dr. Mike Hart from ReadyToGo Clinic will be here to speak about medicinal cannabis.
Support Group takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our office (797 York St, Unit 3 London, ON).

Please RSVP to Nicola at nicola@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Information Night by LivaNova Canada
2019-11-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Sati Hall, 21 McKeough Ave., Chatham, Ontario, N7L1J3, Canada
Please join us November 27, 2019 at Sati Hall (21 McKeough Ave, Chatham) from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at our information session where a guest speaker from LivaNova will be presenting on VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulator).
Please RSVP to Sandra at sandra@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

Holiday Craft Night
2019-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please RSVP to Nicola at nicola@epilepsyswo.ca

Chatham-Kent Holiday Party
2019-12-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Chatham Memorial Arena, 82 Tweedsmuir Ave W, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 2A4, Canada
ESWO invites you to the Chatham-Kent Holiday Party for a public skate on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm at Chatham Memorial Arena (82 Tweedsmuir Ave W). The cost is the public skating fee. We look forward to seeing you there. Please RSVP to sandra@epilepsyswo.ca. United Way Chatham-Kent is the only United Way providing funding to ESWO across Southwestern Ontario. Help us show our gratitude by bringing a small cash donation with you to support their campaign.

Windsor Holiday Open House
2019-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | United Way of Windsor-Essex County, 300 Giles Blvd E a1, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4C4, Canada
Windsor ESWO Parent Support Group invites you and your family to a Christmas / Holiday Open House.

It will be Saturday December 7 from 1pm to 3pm at the United Way located at 300 Giles Blvd., E in Windsor.

You will be treated to warm wintery beverages and cookie decorating for the kids!

Support Group
2019-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please join us December 17, 2019 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our support group.
Support Group takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our office (797 York St, Unit 3 London, ON).

Please RSVP to Nicola at nicola@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

Sam Jam 2019
2019-12-20 19:00 - 23:00 | London Music Club, 470 Colborne St., London, Ontario, N6B 2T3, Canada
An annual event held in memory of Sam (Fen) Richmond with donations going to Regional HIV/AIDS Connection’s Open Closet group and Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.

Sign-up for the open stage starts at 7:00 with music starting at 7:30.

ADMISSION BY DONATION to the London Music Club (470 Colborne St. London)

https://www.facebook.com/events/london-music-club/sam-jam-2019/555806595249879/

Support Group
2020-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please join us January 21, 2020 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our support group.
Katie from The Ketonut will be discussing the keto diet. The Ketonut is a keto bakery that offers baked goods, meals and keto goodies to keep people on track with this way of eating. All recipes are sugar free and gluten free. Katie also used keto to help her husband with his seizures during his cancer journey. She will discuss what keto is and provide help with food ideas.
Support Group takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at our office (797 York St, Unit 3 London, ON).

Please RSVP to Nicola at nicola@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

Support Group
2020-02-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario, Main Office, 797 York St #3, London, Ontario, N5W 6A8, Canada
Please join us February 18, 2020 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at our support group.
Note: TIME CHANGE.
Support Group takes place on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at our office (797 York St, Unit 3 London, ON).

Please RSVP to Nicola at nicola@epilepsyswo.ca. RSVP is required.

Indigo North London Booth
2020-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Indigo North London, 86 Fanshawe Road, London, Ontario, N5X 4C5, Canada
Come support us on March 12th from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Indigo North London!
15% of all eligible sales during this time will be donated to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario. Be sure to mention ESWO at checkout though!
See you there!

The Brews Cruise
2020-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
The McGregor Mug Run and International Beer Festival presents
The Brews Cruise
When: Saturday, June 13, 2020
Only 50 seats available.
Bus leaves at 12:30pm sharp from Lot 10 Brewery.
Doors open at noon for appetizers.
$100/per person includes:
– bus ride
– beer or flight at each stop
– 1 private tour
– dinner
– donation to ESWO
Breweries:
– Lot 10
– The Grove
– The Banded Goose
– GL Heritage
Appetizers to start + Taco Bar Dinner @ Lot 10
19+ event
Portion of proceeds to benefit Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario
For more information call Kristy Raymond at 519-818-4143

All About Horses - Postponed
2020-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | All About Horses, 8957 Northville Road, Lambton Shores, Ontario, N0M 2N0, Canada
POSTPONED – New Date TBD
All About Horses will be hosting their 3rd Annual Epilepsy Fundraiser on April 18, 2020!
There will be pony/horse rides for ALL ages, face painting, selfie booth with the horses, music, gift baskets, 50/50, raffle, food and drink, petting zoo full of animals and much much more!!
We promise we will have fun for the whole family and ALL proceeds go to Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.

Be sure to join the Facebook event for updates:
http://ow.ly/2Z0150ywy2E

Epilepsy Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-04-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Ontario
Join us on Facebook Live as Dr. Seyed Mirsattari MD, Clinical Neurologist of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), University Hospital discusses epilepsy care during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 15 minute live Q&A to follow.
Watch the LIVE video here: https://www.facebook.com/epilepsyswo/videos/659047811540875/

Coping with the Stress of COVID-19
2020-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Join us on Facebook Live, Friday, May 1st at 2 pm as Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sarah Vernon-Scott of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), University Hospital discusses Coping with the Stress of COVID-19. A 15 minute live Q&A to follow.
Watch the Live here.

Neuropsychological Evaluation and Epilepsy
2020-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Susan Hayman-Abello and Dr. Brent Hayman-Abello to discuss Neuropsychological Evaluation and Epilepsy. This much-anticipated webinar will take place tomorrow Tuesday, May 19th at 3:00 pm.
There will be ONLY ONE opportunity to watch this webinar, so don’t forget to tune in!!! This webinar will not be recorded.
Register and Save Your Seat:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hNYG9GufRBWGM6q8JwQk6w

Epilepsy Treatment Options
2020-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Join us on Facebook Live, Friday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. as Paediatric Epileptologist, Dr. Andrea Andrade of Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, discusses Epilepsy Treatment Options. A 15 minute Q&A to follow.
Click here to watch our LIVE.
