Welcome to the first eVoice of 2013

Young Epilepsy Chief Executive David Ford has recorded a special message outlining some of the successes of 2012 and some of the exciting plans on the horizon.

Epilepsy Champions Awards nominations – time is running out

A reminder that you can still nominate someone for a Young Epilepsy Champions Award but you’ll need to hurry as nominations close at the end of January.

We all know someone that deserves recognition for making an amazing contribution helping children, teenagers and young people with epilepsy. There are 10 awards in four categories and the ceremony itself will take place on International Purple Day 2013 (26 March) at a ceremony in London’s Living Room, City Hall.

Ketogenic diet
– new developments

A new drink has been developed that could be used as part of the ketogenic diet. In a separate development, the BBC has reported a substance made by the body when it uses fat as fuel could provide a new way of treating epilepsy.

The Prince of Wales’s Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and Young Epilepsy Trustee, Professor Helen Cross, has welcomed both developments.

Shop at River Island and help
raise awareness of epilepsy

If you’re thinking of splashing out on some new clothes, why not shop online at River Island and help raise awareness of epilepsy?

Anyone that orders clothes from the fashion giant between 11 and 17 February receive a free epilepsy awareness wristband. You can also enter a competition on the River Island website to win £100 worth of River Island vouchers. All you have to do is answer one epilepsy related for your chance to win.

Make a resolution to
support Young Epilepsy

We want 2013 to be the year to get adventurous. We have many challenges that you can get involved with and adventures to explore, and all for a fantastic cause.

We have a variety of overseas treks including; a trek to Kilimanjaro, crossing the Sahara Desert or cycling from London to Paris.

Sign up to one of our exciting challenges today and make 2013 a year to remember.