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 International Wear Purple Day is March 26th

 The Epilepsy Association of Western New York, Inc will hold its

  WEAR PURPLE for Epilepsy Awareness Fundraiser

  at Banchetti's Banquet Hall on Saturday, March 24, 2012

from 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Andy Parker Channel 2 Meteorologist will Emcee the Event

Tickets are $40.00 per person

$375.00 for table of 10 ( pre-registration only)

For additional information or tickets, please call 883-5396 or mail a check/money order to:

Anyone interested in volunteering for or donating basket raffle items to this event, please contact Shayna Donovan at 716-883-5396 x 402.

 If you have epilepsy and need help finding a job, please contact the agency for assistance.

The Epilepsy Association is part of a collaborative of four agencies known as NY Employment Solutions providing vocational services to individuals with epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders. The NY Employment Solutions program is funded by a grant from the Kesseler Foundation. If you are interested in utilzing these services call Judy Boeheim at 716-883-5396 or visit www.nyemploymentsolutions.org for additional information.

Thank you to all who helped  make the 10th Anniversary Maggie Lee Memorial 5k Race/Funwalk a success.

Despite the rainy and cool weather, our 10th anniversary Maggie Lee Memorial race/walk went off without a hitch.  Thank you to all our participants, volunteers and sponsors. A special thanks to Jennifer Stanonis our honorary chairperson and to the members of the Board of Directors of the Epilepsy Association for their ongoing support.

Congratulations to our race winners Matthew Glynn and Allison Carr and to all the winners in each age group. Additional race results will be available at www.buffalorunners.com. To see pictures of this event please go to our facebook page.

Who was Maggie Lee?

Maggie Lee had Epilepsy. She was a counselor at the Epilepsy Association, a community activist and a friend. In June 2001, she died suddenly as a result of injuries sustained during a seizure. We hold the run/fun walk to remember Maggie’s commitment to those with Epilepsy, to fund services for those that share her disorder and to increase awareness of the needs of persons with Epilepsy that affects one out of every 100 persons in Western New York.

Please check back for upcoming details regarding next year's Maggie Lee 5K Memorial Run/Fun Walk!

Registration and Volunteering

To receive more information, volunteer or participate please contact us at:
The Epilepsy Association of WNY, Inc.
Phone (716) 883-5396
Fax (716) 883-5403
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Also see our information posted at Volunteer Solutions Org.

Epilepsy Association Scholarship Program

Two $1,500.00 scholarships will be awarded.
To be eligible the applicant must be diagnosed with epilepsy, and enrolled/accepted in a two year or four year college. Applicant must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours. The scholarships will be awarded based on the individual’s motivation to accomplish his/her educational goals, academic achievement and financial need.
Please contact the Epilepsy Association at (716) 883-5396 for an application. Applications available for 2012 Scholarships after March 1, 2012.