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A walk for Epilepsy?
Mon, 02/13/2006 - 11:35Topic: Teen Zone
Why is it that Epilepsy never has like a "walk for the cure" thing? That always pissed me off..u always see those commercials for breast cancer and AIDS and Diabetes and never have I seen one commercial for Epilepsy. And I know so many people who have epilepsy. My roommate has it, my other friend and roommate (who is studying abroad currently) has it and a bunch of other ppl I know have it..and oddly enough I wasnt friends with those ppl initially b/c they had epilepsy. It was just an ironic thing.
I think our illness is pretty important and I wish we could have a walk for the cure thing. Has anyone ever wondered that or been annoyed with the fact that people don't recognize our illness as that important?
Comments
Re: A walk for Epilepsy?
Submitted by Live Love Burn Die on Wed, 2006-02-22 - 14:36
I agree with that so much. A lot of people, medical people too, don't realize that Epilepsy is just as serious as any of those other medical conditions!
Re: A walk for Epilepsy?
Submitted by mommy2kyra on Wed, 2006-02-22 - 16:25
Definitely! There should be walks to educate and advocate for those suffering.
Re: A walk for Epilepsy?
Submitted by angel_lts on Sun, 2006-02-19 - 17:26
Hi, There are walks for epilepsy. Contact your epilepsy foundation in your area. I have been doing a walk since 96 and one am one the highest collectors in my area. In my area, you can do it by yourself collecting or in a group. Gather those people together and collect. It will be very helpful. take care lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/