Welcome
Below you will find all the important stuff,
the Lowdown on what this group is all about.

The Group is made-up of individuals living with epilepsy.
We meet to network with others, gain knowledge from speakers
and promote public awareness.

Time, Location, and Parking
The monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Presbyterian Hospital, 
200 Hawthorne Lane.  You are also invited to join part of the group that meets at 6:15 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria prior to the meeting for some extra networking. The hospital has reserved the Bob-Cat Room for our support group. The Bob-Cat Room is located just off the parking deck, next to hospital’s cafeteria.  Just as you enter the hospital from the visitor parking deck you will find the cafeteria on your left.  Now look for the Support Group sign just to the left of the cafeteria and continue down that hall. If you enter the hospital through the front entrance, simply ask the receptionist for directions.

Our Members
Everyone is welcome. Anyone that has been affected by epilepsy in any way is welcome. You may be the patient, the caregiver, a friend, a spouse, a partner, a parent. Hopefully everyone that attends will walk away a little informed about epilepsy. Our attendance runs between 20 & 25 people and the ages range between 18 & 65 years. We have a very diverse group, with members coming from Charlotte, Concord, Rock Hill, Huntersville and Gastonia.  There are no dues to become a member.

Programs
Programs may consist of an educational topic, networking to improve the quality of life for persons with epilepsy, discussion groups, or social activities.   The meetings are interactive and are aimed to improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy.
Programs for 2012
        January 17th        Vocational Rehabilitation will provide information on their program.
        February 21st.      Detailed information about the Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) implant.
        March 20th.          Looking for a program about Employee Rights, & Employment Law.
        March 26th.           Purple Day.


Programs for 2011
        January 18th      Dr. Ashkin spoke on one of the leading triggers of a seizure.
        January 24th       A night at Bowling!
        January 26th       CareGivers Nite-Out!
        February 15th    Still under construction at this time!! Do you have any ideas?
        March 15th         A representative from Disability Rights of NC, will inform us on our rights.
        March 27th         5th Annual National Walk for Epilepsy in Washington, D.C. 
         April 19th          Support Group Meeting
         May7th              Fundraiser for the Epilepsy Medication Fund.
        May 17th          Dr. Shankar Perumal, an epileptologist with Presbyterian Neurology spoke.
         June 21st           Picnic in the Park, Call 704-376-3158 or e-mail CharNCEpilepsySupport@att.net
        July 19th            “Paws With A Cause”. Meet “Nitro” a seizure assist dog.
        August 23rd         General Meeting
        Sept. 20th            Dr. Thomas Gann w/Presbyterian Neurology spoke.
        Oct. 18th               Still to be desided.
        Sat. Nov. 5th         Annual "Fall Stroll For Epilepsy" benefiting the Medication Fund.
        Nov. 15th            Support Group meeting.
        Dec. 20th            Annual Christmas Dinner. Meat and drink provided. Others bring a dish.


Here's a sample of our recent meetings and future activities,
    2009  In July we had a pharmacist; in August we had a neurologist; in September we had a yoga instructor; in October we had a group picnic; in November we had a group discussion; and in December we had our Christmas Party.  And that concluded a fabulous 2009.
      2010
Jan. 19:          Test Your Knowledge about Epilepsy
Feb. 16:          Guest speaker. “How I Navigated the Corporate World with Epilepsy for 18yrs”
March 16:       Support Group regular meeting
March 26:       Epilepsy Awareness day, Anita Kaufmann Foundation, www.akfus.org – Purple Day
March 27:       National Walk for Epilepsy in Washington, DC
April 24th:      “Seizure Awareness Seminar” put on by the Epilepsy Foundation of NC
May 18th:        Support Group Meeting
June 8th:        “Epilepsy Advocate” seminar presented by UCB. 1-866-865-7305
June 15th:        Picnic being held in Latta Park from 6pm till 8pm.
July 20th:         Dr. Bruce Mayes & Kay Coleman discussed the common psychological hurdles we face.
August 17th:    Dr. Chris DeGeorge with Upper Cervical Chiropractic Health Care spoke.
Sept 21st:         Carolinas Medical Center, Epilepsy Unit Coordinator, Blondene Robinson will speak.
Oct. 19th:          Dr. Shankar Perumal, a new epileptologist at Presbyterian will address the group.
   Nov. 6th:    Annual Fall Stroll Fund Raiser will be held Sat., Nov. 6th at 9:00am on Campus of UNCC.
Nov. 16th:        Get information about the VNS Therapy and ideas for living a health lifestyle.
Dec. 21st:         Our annual Christmas Party.
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Thanks!
Our support group wishes to thank Presbyterian Hospital for providing a safe place for our meetings.
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