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Sharing Awareness

Sat, 11/21/2009 - 10:21

I was on a film set for the past 3 days and got to know the crew pretty well. At the end of the shoot, I gave everyone from the talent to the intern an epilepsy awareness bracelet. The sound mixer cried. The production manager thanked me profusely. The make-up artist put it on right away.

Each person I gave a bracelet to asked me what is was and what it was for, so I got to give a little explanation (if needed) and pitch for epilepsy awareness. It was such a small gesture, but it meant so much to so many people...
phylisfeinerjohnson

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Re: Sharing Awareness

Submitted by spiritfild on Sun, 2010-03-28 - 21:12

That's really cool. What was your job on the film?

I have bracelets made to give out, as well (www.ozville.org/epilepsy) but since I haven't yet been able to buy like, 1000 at a time, I only ever have enough to give out 100-200 at the epilepsy awareness walks. I did hand one to Jennifer Love Hewitt('s handler) the other day though. Where do you get yours made, and how much are they? I might have to switch suppliers....

That's really cool. What was your job on the film?

I have bracelets made to give out, as well (www.ozville.org/epilepsy) but since I haven't yet been able to buy like, 1000 at a time, I only ever have enough to give out 100-200 at the epilepsy awareness walks. I did hand one to Jennifer Love Hewitt('s handler) the other day though. Where do you get yours made, and how much are they? I might have to switch suppliers....

Re: Sharing Awareness

Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Mon, 2010-03-29 - 07:33

You can get the bracelets at the Epilepsy Foundation Store: http://shop.epilepsyfoundation.org/store/product.aspx?c=&p=137238(base)   A 10-pack is $12.50 and a 100 Pack is $75.

Phylis Feiner Johnson www.epilepsytalk.com

You can get the bracelets at the Epilepsy Foundation Store: http://shop.epilepsyfoundation.org/store/product.aspx?c=&p=137238(base)   A 10-pack is $12.50 and a 100 Pack is $75.

Phylis Feiner Johnson www.epilepsytalk.com

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