Things have been busy in the ROE camp as of late. Getting the word out and support for the cause has been quite difficult, even with the publicity on Squidoo and on Myspace.
I think that we are going to have to take a real grass-roots approach to the spreading of this cause and get the word out there from now on.
We are not asking for much here at ROE, only that people wlk away with a better understanding of what life with Epilepsy is like, and how we can work towards securing a safer, more tolerant, and better world for those with it.
We will be posting more often here. Look for a new Myspace page for the ROE coming soon.
If you stopped by here becausse you saw the link over on the Journey' page, thank you for taking a look. You will find a lot of information in the posts here asa well as on the EFA website.
And as always, a donation is welcome, but never required.
Have a great day!
ROE Project
Why "Run Out Epilepsy"?
I have run for charity since 2003. At many races I attend and participate in you always see the purple, red, and orange singlets showing what cause the runners are running for.
I realized that a lot of people run for a reason. Over the past four years I have found a higer reason for my own training... finding a cure for epilepsy.
The problem is that there is still a painful stigma associated with epilepsy. We need to advocate, educate, as well as eradicate.
In order to do this, I have decided to start Run Out Epilepsy.
Through this I hope to raise both funds and awareness. Please join me and run for a reason as well!
Join Run Out Epilepsy by making a donation to the Epilepsy Foundation of America through http://www.firstgiving.com/thejourney. Alll funds go directly to the EFA to help find a cure for epilepsy.
Siezures
Epilepsy Statistics
- One percent of the population -- more than 3 million Americans -- are treated for epilepsy, most commonly with antiseizure medications
- One in 10 adults will have a seizure sometime during their life.
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1 comments:
Hi,
My name is Lakeshia, a thirty-four year old African American female, who yes, has epilepsy. I have always strived to do my best in all that I do and one of my loves happens to be working-out. I swim, bike, exercise and run. But my physical frame sometimes just can't handle the presures. I have gotten sick twice after running which can be discouraging and dangerous! But at the same time, my determination remains great. I want people to realize that if you want to acheive something bad enough successes are right around the corner. I continue to pray that one day this will no longer be an issue but a distant memory. Until then, I try to control my own life, so that my life will not be controlled by my illness!
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