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Oprah/Chief Justice Roberts and Epilespy

Fri, 08/24/2007 - 10:37
I sent the message below to Oprah at oprah.com in the "suggest a topic" section. I wanted to share this with the my.epilespy community in hopes that you will do the same. With the recent seizure experienced by Chief Justice Roberts, I'm hoping that to bring positive attention and understanding of epilespy to the general public. In addition, a show may lead to fund raising that is needed to continue the important research on the topic. Copy and paste (change my personal info to yours) this e-mail or send your own story to: ophrah.com to ask and join my efforts. Many thanks, Valorie, Amaris' Mommy Dear Oprah: I would like you to do a show on epilespy, I think that now that the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court has had two seizures(this is the definition of epilepsy) it would be a great way to bring attention and understanding to a highly misunderstood physical condition. I personally have a three year old daughter who has had just one seizure (May 2007) and we have undergone all the tests, she has the potential for another, say the doctors. I meet so many mothers/fathers who have children with different degrees and types that are a true challenge. If some positive light was brought to the subject this may lead to future funding of research and future understanding from the general public. 1 out of every 10 people will have a seizure in their life. An Epilespy is common around the world. This is a subject lacking in attention and your show could work the magic( like it has for so many other topics) it needs to help so many suffering families. Please help

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Re: Oprah/Chief Justice Roberts and Epilespy

Submitted by eanj on Fri, 2007-08-24 - 13:31
This is a great idea! Certainly if the producers heard from enough of us, then they would show an interest. I would love to see Oprah do a show on Epilepsy that addresses the stigma of the disorder and show viewers that it is as common as asthma and is not "contagious". I have two children ages 8 and 5 that both have epilepsy. I will send an email to Oprah also. I hope that others on this site will see this as a way to advocate for our children and will email her as well. Is there an email link on her site to send letters such as this? Jean

Re: Re: Oprah/Chief Justice Roberts and Epilespy

Submitted by Wreath on Fri, 2007-08-24 - 16:15
Hi eanj, If you look in "Corner Booth", there are several topics having to do with writing to Oprah, Dr.Phil, etc., and regarding the seizures that Chief Justice has had. Wreath

Re: Re: Re: Oprah/Chief Justice Roberts and Epilespy

Submitted by valorie on Fri, 2007-08-24 - 16:42
THis is the exact link, I followed the "Tell your story" links to "Show Ideas" which allows you to enter your info and send an e-mail. I hope that we all take a moment to sent an e-mail regarding this show idea. https://www.oprah.com/plugger/templates/BeOnTheShow.jhtml?action=respond&plugId=B2100004

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