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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.
Holding a Fundraiser
So you’re planning an event? And you want to help ensure that your community supports individuals with epilepsy or Parkinson’s and their families? Then look no further, because the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre (VEPC) is the charity your event is looking for! By choosing VEPC you will make your special occasion more meaningful by making it a fundraiser!
It’s really quite simple to do. A third party event is any sort of fundraising campaign planned and put on by another group outside of VEPC, and where all proceeds collected are donated to VEPC. These donations help to continue the important work that VEPC does. So, the next time you’re planning an event, think Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre!
Need some help getting started? Raise critical funds for VEPC through one of these fun events:
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Dress-Down/Casual Day Party, Barbeque, Potluck, or Luncheon
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Tournaments or Triathlons
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Dinner Dance, Social, or Concert
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Corporate Product or Service Sale
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Garage Sale, Car Wash, or Carnival
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Used Book or Bake Sale
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Run, Walk, Ski, Skate, Swim, or Bike Events
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Bottle Drive
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50/50 Draw, Raffle, or Auction
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% of Sales
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Purple Day Challenge
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Breakfast with Santa
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Chilli Cook-Off
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Dessert Reception
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Fashion Show/Lunch
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Flower Sale
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Doggie Bath
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Celebrity Basketball, Baseball or Hockey
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Fishing Contest
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Sail Boat Regatta
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Bridge Party
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Cake/Cookie Walk
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Craft Bazaar
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Penny Drive
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Pictures with Santa
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Murder Mystery Dinner
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Ice Cream Social
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Photo Contest
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Kentucky Derby Party
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Pie Auction
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Wine Tasting
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Recipe Book
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Progressive Dinner
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Donations in Lieu of Wedding/Birthday Gift
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Las Vegas Night
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Comedy Night
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White Elephant Sale
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Mystery Bus Ride
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Quilt Show/Raffle
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Historic Building/Garden Tour
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Chef’s Challenge
No matter how big or small your event is, every dollar raised for VEPC counts!
Please let us know your plans by giving us a call (250-475-6677) or completing our Third Party Fundraising Application Form.
