EEA NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Come and join us for fun and interesting activities held throughout the year! Bookmark this page and keep up to date with our monthly activities! Participation in social and recreational activities is for members only and requires pre-registration.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

EPILEPSY PORTRAITS

Learn and keep updated on this new EEA project. We are accepting participants up to March 31, 2024. 

MENTAL HEALTH FOR EPILEPSY

The EEA is pleased to announce an exciting new project for EEA members who are interested in mental health counselling, to help them deal with their epilepsy diagnosis. The purpose of these sessions will be to help our members deal with their epilepsy and any mental health conditions they may have associated with their condition. These sessions will be one on one with a trained mental health professional and can be conducted in-person, by phone or on-line. LEARN MORE HERE.

PAST EVENTS

March 24, 2024 – Oil Kings Fundraising at Rogers Place! We raised funds for epilepsy and our President, Tammy T. along with a young EEA member, Keliah L., were interviewed live during the first intermission. Check out photos and the video recording at this link. 

We hosted a wonderful interactive session sharing epilepsy stories, led by Cassidy Megan, Founder of Purple Day. 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

February 29, 2024 – learn more about this meeting and EEA strategic Planning.

We held a time of crafts, fun and help us fundraise for the EEA. Kids and families member of the EEA all welcome! FEBRUARY 11, 2024 1:00 – 3:30 P.M. AT THE EEA OFFICE.

KIDS FUN BOWLING TIME

Free bowling fun time for kids who live with epilepsy, siblings and friends.  

TEAS AT THE EEA OFFICE – come by our office on this date and enjoy a fresh cup of tea, hot chocolate or coffee, some refreshments and a relaxed chat.

BINGOS AT THE EEA OFFICE for the fall 2023

On Thursdays, for the following dates:

September 21, October 26 and November 30, 2023 – from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Join us for this day of fun, celebration and community spirit!   Draft program includes:

  • Kids on the Block Show
  • Special Olympics Inspiring presenter
  • Served meal
  • Art show by Katie Tilbury
  • Door prizes and raffles
  • Special awards

REGISTER HERE

In 2023 the EEA runs a special neurons project! Visit our page to learn more and find out how you can participate. 

MARCH IS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH! A whole month of fantastic programs, initiatives and learning about epilepsy! Check our special page.

Join us for tow wonderful shows of our Kids on the Block at the Edmonton Farmers Market on April 1, 2023. 

EEA SCHOLARSHIPS 2023 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Apply online until March 31, 2023.

Over 170 people joined the game and more volunteered to help us make this game a Purple Event, during March Epilepsy Awareness Month. Click here for details!  We raised $7,500 thanks to everyone’s contributions!

EEA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR ALL EEA MEMBERS!
Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom and in person.

To become a member and participate click on this link.

EPILEPSY 101 FOR FAMILIES – this session was held online, on Zoom, on January 26, 2023. We are offering one more session in April. Check our families and youth resources page for registration details.

BINGO AFTERNOONS AT EEA OFFICE – register by calling our office. Next three dates for 2022:

  • OCTOBER 21, 2022
  • NOVEMBER 25, 2022
  • DECEMBER 16, 2022

JOIN OUR MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY

Live at the Chateau Louis Hotel, Saturday December 10, 2022

BINGO AFTERNOONS AT THE EEA OFFICE

Join us for these games! Free for all members who register by phone – 780-488-9600.

Prizes and fun in a light afternoon together! 

We list below past events, and major fundraising campaign, keeping a historic footprint of our programs and activities since 2020.

JULY-AUGUST 2022 FOCUS ON EPILEPSY NEWSLETTER

Another issue filled with news, stories and events.

On April 28, 2022 we chat about support systems for families with children diagnosed with epilepsy! 

THE Kids on the Block performances will be LIVE, after two years of pandemic online streaming, at the St. Albert International Children’s Festival, June 2 through 5, 2022! 

On March 26, 2022 the EEA had a soft launch on a brand new website dedicated to explaining epilepsy to kids and youth, ages 6 through 17! Visit our site and find ways to engage with us! www.epilepsyweb4kids.ca 




Congratulations to Jace Desaulniers and Blake Arsenault our latest recipients of the Garry Hannigan’s Scholarship for Sports and activities. 

In March 2022 we run a number of very successful campaigns, including a 50-50 fundraiser with the Edmonton Oil Kings. You can check our historic page at this link. 

In March 2022 we run a successful Soup Fundraiser. 

In 2022 we offered several online Kids on the Block shows online, including special performances for March Epilepsy Awareness Month. We are back in person for special festivals in June and August!  Book your free show today!

The EEA held its second annual general meeting online, via Zoom, for all its members, on February 24, 2022. We are happy to inform everyone the meeting was another great success! We changed membership bylaws and elected a brand new President! Check our Strategic Planning page for updates. 

We offer 9 sessions per year of these phenomenal webinars, open to everyone interested in learning more about epilepsy! A collaboration project with Epilepsy Association of Calgary. 

Families Online Conversations are ongoing monthly sessions, on Zoom, where families and caregivers of kids and youth living with epilepsy gather together, to discuss, share and learn. Join for free and register today!

The EEA offers free individual 8-week sessions of the program called HOBSCOTCH – a memory coaching program designed specifically for individuals living with epilepsy. Intake is ongoing! 

Our January 20, 2022 session for the Alberta Epilepsy Education Webinars will focus on epilepsy and driving. Register today! 

The January 27, 2022 session of our Families Online Conversations (FOCs) will focus on AEDs for your child living with epilepsy. Join us for an exciting conversation with Curtis Shane Claassen, B.Sc.Pharm.

MEMBERS ONLINE CONVERSATIONS (MOCs)

On January 13, 2022 we start a new series of online conversations we like to call MOCs. EEA members join online for a link to a Zoom meeting. We meet monthly, share ideas and plan for social and community-building activities that fit our wishes and our resources.  To inquire about these sessions email: info@edmontonepilepsy.org 

Click on this link to have a listen to a great radio interview of our EEA young members and their stories about epilepsy. Recorded in March 2021.

We run another successful fundraising this fall 2021! Check the winners of our raffle through the page link here. 

Register for this upcoming and final session of our Families Online Conversations on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

Dr. E. Starreveld presented an overview about epilepsy as an invisible condition and disease at the Voices for Albertans with Disabilities Annual General Meeting, on Zoom, on June 19, 2021. You can view here the pdf file of his wonderful presentation. 

Stay tuned for a video recoding of this session. COMING SOON!

2021 YOUTH GARDEN PROJECT
Register today for this youth-oriented family activity. Grow your own special flowers in the EEA backyard! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE.

Congratulations to the raffle winner Ramona Czakert Franson! Her winning ticket was drawn online at the EEA office on May 7, 2021. Thank you everyone for your great support!

This free webinar was offered on May 13, 2021, as an overview on anti-epilepsy drugs (AED) through a presentation by epileptologists and pharmacists. 

Congratulations to all our recipients of the 2021 EEA Scholarships. 

Learn more about EEA scholarships here.

 

Kids on the Block Puppet Presentations

Two shows, March 26th @10:00 a.m. and 12:00

Epilepsy Brain Surgery

Families Online Conversations Session 3

Click here to learn about the program. 

 

EEA Focus on Epilepsy Newsletter

Check out the latest news about the EEA through its bi-monthly newsletter.

LIVANOVA – VNS WEBINAR
Click on the image below to register for this upcoming session.

Click below for resources provided by Livanova regarding the VNS therapy:

EEA Members Zoom Call for Online Social Events Ideas

Zoom Call to EEA Members Zoom Registration for an Input Call for Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

 

Families’ Online Conversations (FOCs)

The EEA is proud to launch a unique program and offer for member families, with children living with epilepsy.  The Families’ Online Conversations, or FOCs, are a special pilot project, which will run between January and June 2021.

PAST EVENTS IN 2020

Wine-tree Fall 2020 Online Raffle

The winner of the 2020 Fall Online Raffle for the Wine-tree is TERRY MAHON. Congratulations Terry!

EEA Members Annual Survey and Holiday Gift Giveaway!

This is a special opportunity for all EEA members in good standing.  For any questions email us at: info@edmontonepilepsy.org

Purple Pumpkin and Halloween Mystery 2020! 

Discover how to participate in a special awareness campaign about epilepsy during October 2020!

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EEA Online Raffle Draw September 1, 2020

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 12:00 noon, the EEA online raffle draw took place, at the EEA office, at 11215 Groat Road. Anne Starreveld, director and long-time volunteer and champion of the association, drew the ticket. The winning number is: 446571 and the winner is Amie Kovich. We reached out to Amie and she gave us permission to mention her name in our news. Watch the video of the draw. Congratulations Amie: you have won $1,930!

50/50 Online Raffle Draw Winner from Edmonton Epilepsy Association on Vimeo.

Making Memories Together While Apart

The EEA ran this unique community building program during the summer of 2020. The program is sponsored on the radio by 96.3 The Breeze.

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Keeping Busy In Isolation

The EEA is featured in this article on the Edmonton Community Foundation Blog.

EEA 60th Anniversary Gala – POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

Chateau Lacombe Hotel | Edmonton Celebrations for the 60th Anniversary are currently on hold due to Covid-19 situation. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

EEA offers two scholarships to support life enhancement for youth. These include Arts, Music, Dance and/or Ethnic Identity Cultural Programs or Sports or Recreational Activity Programs.

For more information please follow the links below:

Brittany Hughes Memorial Scholarship Fund

Garry Hannigan Memorial Scholarship Fund

EEA also manages the Edmonton Epilepsy Continuing Education Scholarship. For more information follow the link below:

EDMONTON EPILEPSY CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

We hosted a wonderful interactive session sharing epilepsy stories, led by Cassidy Megan, Founder of Purple Day.