Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA

The Third Annual Julie McCormick Memorial Golf Scramble to benefit the EAWCP
will be held on Saturday, September 14th at Meadow Lane Golf Course, Indiana PA
1:00pm Shotgun

$80.00 per player includes 18 holes of golf and a cart,

Contact Sue at [email protected] or message us at the EAWCP.

Happy National Ice Cream Day from your friends at the EAWCP!

To celebrate you can use the below link and make a purchase through Urban Churn. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Team Natalie Strong for the Harrisburg Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy.

https://urbanchurn.com/product/the-epilepsy-association-of-western-and-central-pa-eawcp-fundraiser/

Have a fun and safe summer with these summer safety tips from Epilepsy Alliance America.

https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/seizure-safety/seizure-safety-tips-for-summer/

Happy 6th Anniversary to Epilepsy Alliance America. 🥳 We are so thankful to be a member of this incredible organization.

We are proud that our very own President and CEO, Peggy Beem Jelley, has been the Board Chair of EAA.

Check out the MILESTONE MOMENTS page on the EAA website to see all that has been accomplished: https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/news/milestone-moments/

On Sunday, July 21st the EAWCP will be the featured community organization at the Harrisburg Senators game. We will host a table and will distribute information about our programs and services. We will also have an epilepsy warrior throw out the first pitch!

Buy your tickets today at https://www.milb.com/harrisburg/tickets/single-game-tickets and be sure to stop by our table and say hello to Sarah!

Harrisburg Senators Single Game Tickets Single Game Tickets

Welcome to "Where are we Wednesday"? We will let you know where we have been educating people on seizure recognition and first aid and how we are working in the epilepsy community.

We hosted our Oscar Dog training and certification weekend. Two recipients received their service dogs and attended the weekend long training to become familiar with the commands and tasks that their dogs have be trained to do. They were joined by past recipients who brought their service dogs to demonstrate that the dogs still know all of their trained seizure response tasks.

Upcoming events:

Erie Family Picnic at UPMC Park on Saturday, July 27th at 5:00 pm. We will then cheer on the Erie SeaWolves as they take on the Altoona Curve.

Contact Stacey at [email protected] or 800-361-5885 x3004 to RSVP.

Harrisburg Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy on Saturday, August 3, City Island. This is your last chance to walk with us this summer! Come as a participant or volunteer. https://p2p.onecause.com/epilepsy2024

To learn more about the EAWCP programs and services please visit www.eawcp.org or call 412-322-5880.

Don't miss your last chance to participate in the 2024 EAWCP run/walks.

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd on City Island for the Harrisburg Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy.

You can be a runner, a walker or a volunteer.

The EAWCP is hosting our Erie Family Picnic at UPMC Park on Saturday, July 27th at 5:00 pm. We will then cheer on the Erie SeaWolves as they take on the Altoona Curve.

Contact Stacey at [email protected] or 800-361-5885 x3004 to RSVP.

Welcome to "Where are we Wednesday"? We will let you know where we have been educating people on seizure recognition and first aid and how we are working in the epilepsy community.

Sarah trained the staff at the Selinsgrove New Story Schools location on how to identify and respond to a person having a seizure.

Each year the Zonne Fund sponsors a family to attend Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland (EADDL). This week we surprised the family with the news that they are attending EADDL and included some Disney swag to prepare for their trip.

This year the EAWCP is able to send two additional families to EADDL thanks to funding from Sofie's Journey through Epilepsy Alliance America. The Zonne Fund and EAWCP are also chipping in to make the experience for both families even more magical.

Sarah and Cristina were out exploring City Island as they prepare for the 22nd annual Harrisburg Family Fun Run/Walk. If you haven't walked with us this summer, you can still register and be an in person or virtual participant.
https://p2p.onecause.com/epilepsy2024/challenge

To learn more about the EAWCP programs and services please visit www.eawcp.org or call 412-322-5880.

In an effort, to raise awareness and funds for the EAWCP our friend and epilepsy warrior, Tony Deluca, is going to start a 286 mile run on the Pennsylvania section of North Country Trail. He and a friend will start at the Ohio state line on Tuesday, July 2nd with a goal of 5-6 days to reach the NY state line!

Please comment below and send Tony words of encouragement and support as he takes on this journey.

You can donate to help Tony reach his $2,500 goal
https://p2p.onecause.com/epilepsy24/tony-deluca-2

The Epilepsy & Pregnancy Medical Consortium (EPMC) is dedicated to empowering people with epilepsy of childbearing age to advocate for their own care and helping clinicians to successfully meet the needs of their patients with epilepsy.

https://epilepsypregnancy.com

We know that transportation is a serious issue in our epilepsy community.

We need your help to identify challenges or barriers you face taking transit or other transportation services in your community!

By taking this short survey (5-10 minutes), you can provide valuable information that will help us improve transportation services in the region.

The survey is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) Public Transit Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan update for the 10-county region. We want all voices to be heard, so please share the survey link with your friends, family, and neighbors!

Click here to complete the survey:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2EjK-DoyZUutaNBhC2D4RuC2TuV1bohAvZxVGDEQJidURjM2SEo1RUtBUDVWMDdWWDBGT1ExNUxVWS4u

To learn more about seizure safety visit

https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/seizure-safety/

We are working with our friends at the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio to collect information about what you think is most important to people with epilepsy. If you are a person living with epilepsy, a person caring for someone with epilepsy or a healthcare professional working with epilepsy patients, please take a few moments and complete our five question survey! We’ll share the results for Pennsylvania and the region at the end of the summer!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FNDWCB

Share the link and QR Code with your family and friends.

Calling all caregivers of children with epilepsy! Make sure that you check out this guide so that you are prepared for your child to attend summer camp.

https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/programs-services/camp-programs/

Here is some information to educate yourself and help you teach others about epilepsy. Please let us know if you would like us to put a copy of this in the mail for you.

Welcome to "Where are we Wednesday"? We will let you know where we have been educating people on seizure recognition and first aid and how we are working in the epilepsy community.

Sarah trained teachers and school nurses from Cornwall-Lebanon School District on seizure recognition and first aid. (Lebanon County)

The EAWCP was a participating organization in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community in Altoona.

We hosted our 36th Annual Pittsburgh Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy. Colleen was on Q92.9 and did a radio interview to promote the event. In addition we also received media coverage from KDKA and WPXI. This was a phenomenal way to promote awareness for our organization and the epilepsy community.

Our Camp Frog kicked off at Camp Fitch.

To learn more about the EAWCP programs and services please visit www.eawcp.org or call 412-322-5880.

Thank you doesn't even express the gratitude and sincere appreciation we have for our team captains, team members, volunteers, donors, in-kind sponsors, and corporate sponsors who helped make the Pittsburgh Family Fun Run/Walk such a spectacular day!

We had over 1,200 pre registered participants and have raised over $125,000 to benefit programs and supportive services for children, adults and families whose lives have effected by epilepsy.

You have all worked together to make a big impact in our epilepsy community and we are so appreciative of your kindness!

Our Camp Frog campers are on their way to a full week of fun!

Happy Pittsburgh Family Fun Run/Walk AND Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Laurel Highlands day!!!

We are so excited to celebrate our epilepsy warriors and raise funds and awareness for epilepsy programs and supportive services.

See you soon!!

Fundraising incentive prizes are keeping arriving!!

All participants at the $500 level will receive the backpack cooler.

All participants at the $1000 level will receive this Garment Duffle Bag.

In case you haven't registered:

Pittsburgh, Saturday, June 15th https://p2p.onecause.com/epilepsy24/challenge

Harrisburg, Saturday, August 3rd https://p2p.onecause.com/epilepsy2024

Welcome to "Where are we Wednesday"? We will let you know where we have been educating people on seizure recognition and first aid and how we are working in the epilepsy community.

Sarah trained the employees at Living Unlimited Inc. They provide services to people living with cognitive and/or physical impairments. Living Unlimited has offices in Harrisburg, Williamsport, Moosic, and Clearfield PA.

Megan trained staff and parents at the Indian County Child Care Center located on the IUP campus.

Sarah educated paraprofessionals and teachers in Central Dauphin School District on seizure recognition and first aid. (Dauphin County).

Megan trained our camp counselors for our upcoming week at Camp Frog.

To learn more about the EAWCP programs and services please visit www.eawcp.org or call 412-322-5880.

Our friends at CLASS are hosting this event.

This hybrid seminar will highlight barriers to employment related to social determinants of health, and explore solutions to help individuals achieve greater employment opportunities.

We invite you to join us if you are unemployed, underemployed or looking to support other people's employment journey.

Transportation reimbursement is available and lunch will be provided for people who choose to attend in person.

Questions about this program can be emailed to Chris Phelps at [email protected]

Click here to register for this FREE event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-skills-resumes-tickets-900217433577?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Our Camp Frog Campers are going to LOVE the 2024 camp swag!

It is a HUGE week at the EAWCP! We will host our Pittsburgh Family Fun Run/Walk AND will be a participating non-profit organization for the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community in Altoona. Both events are Saturday, June 15th.

There is still time to register and run or walk with us!

Pittsburgh Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy Saturday, June 15 PNC Park
https://p2p.onecause.com/epilepsy24

Altoona - Saturday, June 15 Lakemont Park
http://hcf.convio.net/eawcp24

You can register to walk with us in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy Saturday, August 3 City Island
https://p2p.onecause.com/epilepsy2024

Comment and let us know what city you walk with us this summer.

Get your $35.00 coupon for GetMyId.com today!

https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/seizure-id-program/

Welcome to Fundraiser Friday! We are going to highlight our participants who are raising funds for the upcoming summer walks.

Our friend Logan raised money by participating in his neighborhood yard sale with all of the proceeds to benefit his walk team.

Emmy and Lucy sold lemonade to raise funds for the epilepsy community.

We are so thankful for their hard work and dedication. Join us in congratulating them!!!

Let us know what creative ways you are raising money for the epilepsy walk.

Central PA Winter Party, Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11:45 am - 2:30 pm at the American Legion Post 26, 301 US-15, Dillsburg, PA 17019

Join us for a fun social event to help fight the "blahs" of winter. We will have a soup and sandwich buffet, hot cocoa bar, and crafts. We will also talk a little about how to chase away the winter blues. The deadline for registration is Monday, January 15, 2024.

Here is a link to the landing page:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dgrhu7c/lp/3cf599df-fd39-454d-b300-0d23a3469262

Miles Levin is a filmmaker living with epilepsy. He’s preparing to launch what will be the largest scale epilepsy awareness campaign of all time. Featuring big star actors and based on the award-winning short film by the same name about a boy with epilepsy trying to go to prom, Under the Lights is a full-length movie destined for streaming platforms, bringing tens of millions of eyes to the struggles of living with epilepsy.

On Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00 pm ESST the Epilepsy Alliance America is going to host a Virtual event to screen the movie AND Meet Miles!

Click below to register
https://www.epilepsyallianceamerica.org/event/under-the-lights-screening-and-conversation-with-director-miles-levin-virtual-event/?blm_aid=27655168