Rock Challenge

Rock Challenge This March and specifically for the day March 26th (Purple day – International Epilepsy awareness day) there will be lots of rocks painted by Team Jo Epilepsy Foundation hidden around Herne Bay, Kent.  If you find one, take a photo…. post online either on Facebook, instagram or Twitter-…

Facing the stigmas of Epilepsy

Living & facing the stigmas of Epilepsy Facing Epilepsy stigmas head on is the best way to rise above the misinformation hovering around the condition, that I and many others have. It is like a dark stormy cloud above us. Beastly myths have been around for centuries about what epilepsy is and…

STOP & SMELL THE ROSES

Throughout our childhood, there is a strong focus on being the best at everything. mostley this comes from our parents and peers who although they only mean to encourage, they create this thing where a person feels they need to be the best in sports – being picked first and…

“Seizures are not my friend”

“Seizures are not my friend.” Sure there’s “getting used to” seizures after I’ve had the condition for so long, but there really is no getting buddy-buddy with them. I’m sure everyone with epilepsy can agree to that. It’s NOT fun. It’s unsettling. It’s uncomfortable. I wonder when the next one…

“Not every condition is always visible”

“Not every condition is always visible.” I live with Epilepsy. I have lived with this condition for going on 24 years. I was diagnosed with this condition when I was 4 years old. I had a seizure while sitting on the worktop age 4 while watching my mother make my…

Purple Day 2015

March the 26th is a very special day for those with Epilepsy. It’s Purple day. Purple day is a day to raise awareness of Epilepsy and its a international Occassion. We wanted to do something bigger than we had done previous years, we had done wearing purple, planting purple plants,…

A Mother & Daughter share stories

ABOUT MUM  My mum  is a very special Mother. She has raised a independent minded, confident, strong lady through more adversity that many of us can even begin to comprehend. Her unconditional love and support never waivers.  In addition to her strength and courage, she has had to face the…

Static Cycle Relay – Lloyds

Static Cycle Relay  Lloyds Bank staff did Team Jo Epilepsy Foundation proud after committing to a challenge of a sponsored static bike relay. The Lloyds team kept the wheels turning all day. From the opening of the doors until closing time the bike kept turning.  Even the manager Vicky took on…

Hospital Appointment

National Hospital Of Neurology & Neurosurgery So today I went to the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery for the 2nd time. It was first planned that I would be staying here for a week this month however due to waiting lists and I’m sure many other aspects of admitting…

Easy Free Fundraising

I have just written my first press release!  Its about our new easy way of fundraising via easyfundraising.org.uk. easyfundraising.org.uk is a free service that allows good causes across the UK to register their cause online for free donations when supporters shop online. Over 2,700 online retailers available via easyfundraising.org.uk including…