Walk Raised Funds, Educated Public About Epilepsy

On May 24, the National Epilepsy Day, the most frequent neurological disease in children and the third most prevalent in adults in Spain, is celebrated. According to data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), around 500,000 Spaniards suffer from epilepsy, of which about 100,000 are children. About 20,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.But in addition to the high prevalence, it is a disease that carries high mortality, morbidity, deteri…

Walk raised funds, educated public about epilepsy

La PORTE — Locals had the opportunity to hit the pavement and spread awareness about epilepsy over the weekend.

The Spanish Federation of Epilepsy (FEDE), in collaboration with Fundación Atlético de Madrid, the Spanish Society of Epilepsy and UCB Pharma, organize the campaign 'Played to mark a #GolAlaEpilepsia', which aims to highlight the social stigmas faced daily by children living with epilepsy, the lack of information and awareness about this disease, and support for research into innovative treatments.

The association Si jo puc, tu també #epilep has celebrated with great satisfaction the success of its II Tallada de Pernil Solidària, which took place last Sunday, May 18 in Tarragona. The day was a vibrant event that combined solidarity, music and an exceptional atmosphere, managing to raise a total of 3,080 […] The entry The second Tallada de Pernil Solidària in Tarragona raises 3,080 euros for medical research into epilepsy appeared first on …