Links
Working forums that involve Epilepsy South Africa
a) Autism South Africa:
http://www.autismsouthafrica.org/
Part of Inclusion South Africa with Epilepsy South Africa. (A Working Forum consisting of National Organisations for people with Developmental and Neurological Disabilities)
b) Downsyndrome South Africa:
http://www.downsyndrome.org.za/
Part of Inclusion South Africa with Epilepsy South Africa. (A Working Forum consisting of National Organisations for people with Developmental and Neurological Disabilities)
Membership and Partnership
a) International Bureau for Epilepsy
Epilepsy South Africa is a full member of the International Bureau for Epilepsy
b) Mbeki Trust:
Epilepsy South Africa partners with the Thabo Mbeki Development trust in various economic development projects and progammes
Campaigns supporting Epilepsy South Africa:
Casualday:
An annual fundraising project for people with disabilities
Support Groups for People with Epilepsy:
Matthews Friends:
http://www.matthewsfriends.org/
A support group for parents that use the Ketogenic diet
Keen supporters of Epilepsy South Africa National Office:
Tomcat Advertising Agency:
An advertising agency with a "Passion to move our brand"
Sanofi Aventis:
http://www.sanofi-aventis.com/
A a global pharmaceutical company that researches, develops and manufactures prescription pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The Company develops cardiovascular, thrombosis, metabolic disorder, central nervous system, internal medicine and oncology drugs, and vaccines.
AHN Pharma (Pty)Ltd.
AHN Pharma (Pty) Ltd. (AHN) is a South African owned pharmaceutical company. It exclusively represents in Sub-Saharan Africa one of the large global bio-pharmaceutical giants, UCB Pharma SA based in Brussels, Belgium.
AHN is active in three main areas of interest - the central nervous system (CNS), allergies and cardio-vascular system with innovative and ethical drugs thoroughly researched in UCB's own laboratories.
The cornerstone of involvement in CNS is the flagship product Keppra® - an antiepileptic drug that makes seizure
Jo Ellis Band
http://www.myspace.com/joellismusic
The Jo Ellis Band is a local South African Rock group that consists of three members. The drummer is not only a girl but also a person living with epilepsy and successfully contributing to society in everything she does. Zaan Ellis is a gifted young lady that is living proof of how obstacles can be turned into true potential. Please visit their site and attend a show in your area, they support Epilepsy South Africa and are keen to also do shows to benefit the organisation.
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