My brother was born on a hot day in August of 2005. When he was born, my grandad named him, and he was a healthy boy. Almost two years have passed, and I came to the world to meet with him. My parents were happy to have two healthy kids, not expecting anything unfortunate to happen. My brother did not have any health problems at the age of 2, or nothing my parents noticed. As time passed, his speaking went back and my parents assumed that he was copying me, his baby sister. But as I grew older, my brother’s speaking didn’t improve, and my parents were getting slightly concerned. One day, a fam ..read more

moJJa Socks is teaming up with Epilepsy South Central Ontario to raise funds through the sale of the Purple ribbon socks for Sunny Days Camp. BUY NOW For each pair of purple ribbon socks sold, $5 will be donated to Sunny Days Camp. Epilepsy South Central Ontario is a non-profit charitable organization that provides education, information, and support to families and individuals.  They are dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons living with epilepsy. Epilepsy South Central Ontario’s Sunny Days Camp is a weekly day camp for children living with epilepsy and their siblings a ..read more

The Purple Gala has been our signature fundraising event for the past 11 years. ​The live and silent auctions, great food, and great friends, all make for a great night! Bringing back the 80’s Rhythm of the Night vibe with Neon Colour Fashion, Big Hair, Broad Shoulders, Narrow Bottoms, Madonna, Dirty Dancing, and more. Learn about The Purple Gala and its history here: www.thepurplegala.ca  Share more ..read more

I first started having seizures when I was seven years old. Despite the fact, I was a very go-lucky and carefree kid without a care in the world. As a kid, I never thought of myself as different from being epileptic especially having gone to summer days camp run by epilepsy south-central Ontario where I interacted with kids who also had epilepsy. When I started high school I was completely different from my younger self. I did begin to see myself as separate from everyone else since I was “limited” in what I could do like being on the sidelines sometimes in gym class or learning how to drive ..read more

On Thursday, January 18th at 11:45 a.m., local MPP Rudy Cuzzetto will be at Epilepsy South Central Ontario’s office in Port Credit Mississauga to celebrate a Resilient Community Grant they received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant will help our staffing to become a stronger charity to the community. MPP Rudy Cuzzetto and an Ontario Trillium Foundation volunteer, will attend the event to mark the work done as a result of receiving a grant from the Foundation.  David Charchalis, CEO for Epilepsy South Central Ontario, will speak about the impact of the project for Epil ..read more

We are raising funds to support the Epilepsy South Central Ontario Sunny Days Camp. This is a summer camp for children living with Epilepsy, as well as their siblings. Epilepsy South Central Ontario (ESCO) makes the camp accessible for all by making it affordable. Sunny Days Camp is supported by and relies on corporate sponsorship, public donations, and federal grants. Epilepsy organizations like ESCO do not receive government funding Our kids have been attending Sunny Days since 2022. After Kareem developed seizures and was diagnosed with Epilepsy, our options for summer camps were ..read more

Ernest seemed healthy in nearly every way after he was born. Mild asthma that would act up in the wintertime, and a febrile seizure when he had the flu as a toddler. We were told it’s common in that age with fevers, and likely wouldn’t be something we would have to worry about in the future. Around the age of six, he started having what we would call “eye flutters”. Quick fluttering of the eyelids for a few seconds, didn’t seem to be disruptive to him at the time. Our family doctor took a look at them and decided he was having tics. She said that the tics would likely lessen over time as he go ..read more

In the intricate fabric of life, there are threads of resilience, hope, and love that interweave with the unexpected challenges that come our way. The entry of epilepsy into our lives was abrupt and uninvited. It was a day that began like any other, with no warning signs or premonitions. Yet, in the blink of an eye, epilepsy had firmly planted itself on our radar, forever altering the course of our family’s journey. Jordan This is the story of my son, Jordan, who, at the tender age of three, embarked on a journey that would test the strength of our family and reveal the extraordinary courage o ..read more

As a parent, I know firsthand the challenges that come with raising a child who battles epilepsy. It’s a journey filled with uncertainty, but it’s also a journey filled with hope, resilience, and unwavering love. Every month, we’re given the opportunity to make a difference, not only in the lives of our own children, but in the lives of countless others who face the same uphill battle. By becoming a monthly donor to Epilepsy South Central Ontario, you’re joining a community of caring individuals who understand the importance of support, services, and advocacy for those living with epilepsy. Yo ..read more

After years of thinking we didn’t want children, life changed and we began the journey of finally starting a family. I gave birth to a beautiful (and BIG) healthy baby girl in August 2018. She was finally here, and everything was perfect. Piper In January of 2020 the whole family came down with the flu and Piper had her first febrile seizure at 17 months old. Being in healthcare myself, I was well aware that children can commonly have seizures when fighting a high fever and ER assured us it was common and nothing to be concerned about. We were sent home with the knowledge that this may or may ..read more