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Information for Sinemet Users
There have been some recent announcements regarding Sinemet that our Parkinson's clients should be aware of. Please read about those changes here as well as about Merck Canada's Sinemet Patient Assistance Program.
Save the Date!
Our biennial conference on Parkinson's will take place on Saturday, April 14th and will feature J. Eric Ahlskog, Ph.D., M.D., Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, and Dr Matthew Farrer, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neirogentics and Translational Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia. Watch for information in the new year!
VEPC Seeks New Board Members
Are you someone with epilepsy or Parkinson’s? Are you a friend or family member of someone with epilepsy or Parkinson’s? Do you have skills that could contribute to a nonprofit Board?
The Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre (VEPC) is a vibrant and welcoming non-profit society whose purpose is to strengthen clients’, families’ and communities’ ability to manage the physical, psychological and social effects of Parkinson’s and epilepsy. VEPC is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of people living with epilepsy or Parkinson’s and professionals with an interest in the two disorders. Board members are appointed for an initial one-year term followed by two-year terms. Each Board member is expected to serve on at least one Board committee. The Board of Directors provides overall direction for the organization and is responsible for ensuring VEPC’s programmatic and fiscal health and accountability.
VEPC is currently seeking new Board members. We are particularly interested in individuals with backgrounds in finance, fundraising, and public relations. We are seeking people with strong ties to the local community and an interest in epilepsy and/or Parkinson’s. Board members are typically selected by the current Board of Directors and approved by the General Membership at VEPC’s Annual General Meeting.
If you have knowledge and experience that will assist VEPC as it grows to meet the needs of growing populations of individuals with epilepsy and Parkinson’s in the Victoria Capital Regional District, we encourage you to apply to join VEPC’s Board of Directors by contacting us to request an application.
You can reach VEPC at (250) 475-6677, help@vepc.bc.ca, or visit our website at www.vepc.bc.ca
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Get Ready for Purple Day
Purple Day for Epilepsy (Purple Day) is held each year on March 26 and this year on March 24th you can join in and help with Victoria's first annual Plane Pull for Epilepsy. This one day event - the Viscount Air Plane Pull for Epilepsy - will see teams gather together to raise pledges in support of the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre Society (VEPC) and join in a fun and engaging day of competition and camaraderie at the Viscount Aero Centre, located near Victoria's International Airport.
Be a part of the fun of this first time event that will capture the attention, minds and hearts of the community and pull together for a great cause! See the website at www.victoriaplanepull.ca.
Class Action on Neurontin
Individuals with epilepsy who have taken Neurontin, should be aware of a Class Action law suit currently underway. Please read more here.
About us
VEPC is a vibrant and welcoming non-profit society whose purpose is to strengthen clients' and families' ability to manage the physical, psychological and social effects of Parkinson's and epilepsy.
It is VEPC’s goal that from the moment someone in the Victoria Capital Regional District suspects they have epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease (PD), the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre is with them, every step of the way. From the first suspicion that something is wrong, to getting the diagnosis, to seeking information and support for individuals and families coping with the sudden reality of living with a neurological disorder, and throughout the course of their journey, VEPC is there.
Founded in 1982 to enhance the lives of those in the Victoria Capital Regional District with epilepsy and Parkinson’s, VEPC is the area’s resource for information, support, and education services. Originally started as an outreach office of the Vancouver Neurological Centre, by 1986 the Victoria Epilepsy Association and the Victoria Parkinson’s Support Group, with support from the United Way, decided to share office space and administrative tasks. That marriage of opportunity which created a dual-service agency -- serving people with epilepsy and Parkinson’s – has over the years become an organizational strength, keeping administrative costs low thereby providing more services and supports to our clients and the community.
VEPC strives to empower people with epilepsy and Parkinson’s to lead active lives, fully participating in society. VEPC knows epilepsy and Parkinson’s, has access to the latest information on research, and helps people cope with the effects of these two disorders. We want to be there when people with epilepsy and Parkinson’s need us most, providing answers, connecting people with needed resources, and creating a compassionate community for those we serve.
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