Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio

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Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio

The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio serves residents of the following eleven counties in Western Ohio: Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby.

Mission

The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.

Vision

We are committed to helping create an environment where there is no stigma or fear associated with seizure disorders; where persons affected by epilepsy have the knowledge, self esteem and support to participate in normal life experiences; and where the barriers that they face have been removed.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio is an independently incorporated affiliate of the national office of the Epilepsy Foundation and an Outcome and System Partner with the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area.

Facts About Epilepsy 

courtesy of epilepsy.com

  • Up to 5% of the world's population may have a single seizure at some time in their lives.
  • It is likely that around 60 million people in the world have epilepsy at any one time.
  • Children and adolescents are more likely to have epilepsy of unknown or genetic origin than adults.
  • Epilepsy can start at any age.
  • Recent studies show that seizures in up to 70% of children and adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy can be controlled with medications; however, many of these people experience treatment-related side effects.
  • Seizures in up to 30% of people with epilepsy do not respond to available medications.

Epilepsy Web Resources 

Information about Epilepsy on the Internet

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio
The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio serves residents of the following eleven counties in Western Ohio: Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby.
Epilepsy Foundation National Site
Not Another Moment Lost to Seizures
Epilepsy.com
Information, Community, Empowerment
WebMD Epilepsy Section
WebMD Epilepsy Health Center
Wikipedia on Epilepsy
Wikipedia has a lengthy article with many interesting links to additional sources of information about epilepsy.

Epilepsy 

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Learn About Epilepsy 

8 Part Video Series about Epilepsy from illumistream

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Help Fight Epilepsy!

Educate yourself about epilepsy

Volunteer to help others with epilepsy

Give your time to help our administrative staff

Make a donation to the EFWO

Attend an upcoming EFWO event

Get involved with one of the EFWO committees

Apply to be a board member

MUD VOLLEYBALL 

Peace, Love, Mud

The biggest event of the year for the EFWO is MUD VOLLEYBALL. 2008 is no exception. Check out these links to learn more about the JULY 12 event. Register your team today!
Dayton Mud Volleyball
The official home page of the event!
Dayton Mud Promo
Cool video promotion the EFWO 2008 Mud Volleyball Tournament, put together by the University of Dayton.

Epilepsy Videos 

Award winning work from Thomas Clifford

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EFWO Fundraising Events 

The EFWO organizes numerous events to raise awareness and necessary funding. We always need volunteers to help. If you or your business would like to get involved, please contact us.
  1. EFWO Dayton Mardi Gras - February
  2. EFWO Walk - April
  3. Treasure Hunt Road Rally - April
  4. Mud Volleyball Tournament - July
  5. Wine and Jazz - November

Coming Soon

Events Calendar
Donation Link
Epilepsy Treatment Information
EFWO Board Members
and More!

Great Stuff on Amazon 

Treating Epilepsy Naturally : A Guide to Alternative and Adjunct Therapies

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/14/2009) Buy Now

Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 11/14/2009) Buy Now

Epilepsy: Patient and Family Guide

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/14/2009) Buy Now

Dr. Daniel Lowenstein 

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