Diastat Bill Update
Great appreciation is extended to all who continue to support SB1051
. SB 1051 was heard on April 21, 2010 in the Senate Health Committee where a decision was made by Senator Elaine Alquist, the committee chair, to grant the bill a "reconsideration vote" on May 5th. This action is due to the fact that amendments were unable to be heard by the full committee membership due to the absence of four of the committee policy makers. Your support is still needed - voice your opinion by sharing your name and home address with Rebekkah by email.
Community Corner
The ketogenic diet is certainly a journey as Carrie Baum, the mother of 3½ year old Sebastian, shares in her Ketogenic Diet Support blog. Quick to note that medical questions and concerns should be directed to the appropriate source (i.e. doctors), Carrie offers her personal experience as a means for others to relate and perhaps learn from her family's mistakes and successes with the diet.
Supporting Individuals with Epilepsy in Honor of Mom
This Mother's Day (Sunday, May 9), honor a special woman in your life - your mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, daughter, cousin or girl friend. Express your gratitude and appreciation by making a donation to your local Epilepsy Foundation in her honor. We will notify that 'special person' of your gift with a special card. Your donation not only honors a special someone, but also touches the lives of some of the over 180,000 individuals in the Greater Los Angeles area who benefit from our programs and services. Thank you for your generous support. To make a donation please visit MothersDay2010-EFGLA.kintera.org.
Save Epilepsy Teen Retreat 2010
With all optimism, we are moving forward with Epilepsy Teen Retreat being held in Lake Arrowhead from June 20 - 25! We are grateful for the support to save the program, but our goal is not yet realized. Many of the children need scholarships to attend the camp. More fundraising is needed so scholarships can be granted. Sponsor a camp scholarship and make a donation today at SaveEpilepsyTeenRetreat.kintera.org.
Support the Care & Cure Cause
Videos of children having seizures are needed for the short video to be featured at the upcoming "Care & Cure for Children - Epilepsy Benefit Dinner" on June 9. Please contact Michelle Bareng at 310.670.2870 x101 or email for more information and to share your video. In advance, thank you for sharing in our efforts to increase awareness about epilepsy.
Employment Opportunity: USC Seeking Epilepsy Nurse
USC's Keck School of Medicine, Neurology Department, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its team. Job listing, req. # 004165, here.
Upcoming Activities, Programs & Events
• May 8: Therapy Group for Adults with Epilepsy
• May 8: Second Saturday Seminar
• May 15: San Gabriel Valley Parent Support Group
• June 9: Care and Cure for Children - Epilepsy Benefit Dinner
• June 20-25: Epilepsy Teen Retreat
• August 21: Epilepsy Family Picnic
• October 17: Epilepsy Freedom Walk
• November 6: Epilepsy Brain Storm Summit
|
