News And Events
national EPILEPSY WEEK 21 jUNE to 27 June 2010:
THEME: "Sharing Epilepsy!"
An accelerated effort will be made to create awareness about epilepsy and the services offered in Gauteng, with special events during National Epilepsy Week which will be from 21st June to 27th June 2010. National Epilepsy Day will be Monday, 21st June 2010. Please come and join us.
Events:
Radio Interviews
15/06/2010 - East Rand Stereo
15/06/2010 - Radio Pretoria
17/06/2010 - Radio Islam
21/06/2010 - Radio Impact
22/06/2010 - East Rand Stereo
25/06/2010 - Chai FM
Awareness Programmes
21/06/2010 - Tsakane Mall
22/06/2010 - Oakmore Taxi Rank
22/06/2010 - Tembisa Plaza
23/06/2010 - Daveyton Taxi Rank
23/06/2010 - Kwa-Thema Taxi Rank
24/06/2010 - Chiawelo Clinic, Soweto
24/06/2010 - Nala Street, Duduza
24/06/2010 - Duduza Taxi Rank
24/06/2010 - Tsakane Clinic
25/06/2010 - Wesbank Head Office, Fairlands
Libraries
Heidelberg Bakerton Kempton Park
Germiston Nigel Ivory Park
Benoni Westonaria
SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS:
Support group meetings are held for people with/living with epilepsy. If you are interested in finding out more, the contact details are as follows:
- Rene at (011) 816-2040 for the West Rand/Johannesburg areas.
- Sydney at 084 941 4788 for the Pretoria area.
- Bronwen at 079 474 7318 for the East Rand/Benoni areas.
- Shereen at 083 468 1963 for the Lenasia area.
- Kandas at 082 932 0305 for other areas in Gauteng.
FUNDRAISING:
September 2010 - Casual Day Sticker Sales
October 2010 - Christmas Cards Sales
Reflections:
It is that time of year again when we must pause and take stock. Have we made a positive difference? Have we changed lives for the better?
In line with the United Nations Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, we have focused on working to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by people with disabilities.
People with epilepsy are particularly vulnerable because although their disability is not always visible, the myths and misconceptions about the condition impact negatively on their lives. We have therefore stepped up on our education and awareness programmes and are happy to report that requests by government, business, universities, schools and other interested groups for this service has increased tremendously.
The Director and staff of Epilepsy South Africa, Gauteng Branch are pleased to say that our services have been put to good use during 2009. We are in the process of expanding our services and projects. This would not have been possible without the support of our funders and partners and to them we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude.
The Director and staff of Epilepsy South Africa, Gauteng Branch wish our funders, partners, clients and colleagues in other provinces and national office a Blessed Christmas and the courage and strength to do what we must in 2010.