Get Involved: Take Action for Epilepsy Awareness
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Share Your Story.
When Epileptics share their stories, policymakers and community members gain new insights about Epilepsy. Such revelations and shifts in perspective about Epilepsy can lead to policy change or a shift in attitude and treatment.
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Write to your Political Leaders.
Letters are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other constituents who did not take the time to write.
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Host a Fundraiser.
Proper Epilepsy treatment can cost just five dollars per year. Despite this, the quantity of Epilepsy medication supplied in low-income countries continues to be poor. Hosting a fundraiser is a phenomenal way to not only raise awareness about Epilepsy but raise funds to provide medication to Epileptics in need.
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Organize an Advocacy Event.
1 in 26 individuals live with Epilepsy. Yet, misinformation about the condition continues to halt treatment and isolate those with Epilepsy. Hosting an advocacy event to raise awareness about such problems while actively combatting them is an amazing way to help fight Epilepsy.
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Create a Chapter.
Want to take on more responsibility and have the opportunity to create even more change? Consider creating an Epilepsy International Chapter in your own community.
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Engage in Research.
At the core of the fight to end Epilepsy is research! Let your passion for science and discovery shine by reaching out to local hospitals and institutions to get involved in Epilepsy research!