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Register for our Upcoming Golf Tournament!
Come to the Peninsula Co-op Charity Golf Tournament on June 1st to have some fun and raise funds for the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre! Registration information is available at www.co-opgolf.com. We promise you a good time at this Traditional Golf (Scottish)-themed tournament.
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 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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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.
Purple Day A Great Success
Purple Day 2012 was a great success! On March 24th Victoria's first annual Plane Pull for Epilepsy- presented by Viking, was held at the Viscount Aero Centre. Teams raised funds in support of the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson's Centre Society (VEPC) and joined in a fun and engaging day of competition and camaraderie. The winning team was Carla's Funky Chickens with special recognition going to Dean Park Pet Hospital (Fastest Pull), Purple Power Pullers (Most Funds Raised), and Elias is Exceptional (Most Enthusiastic). A special thanks to CHEK-TV for MC'ing the event, and to our other sponsors Viking, Pacific Sky, UCB - THe Epilepsy Company, Brad Clarke of Raymond James, Victoria International Airport, Viscount Aero Centre, Sportball, Braefoot Centre, The Q 100.3, The Zone 91.3, HBL Events, and Island Parent. Watch for pictures soon on 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.
Peninsula Co-op Golf
The Peninsula Co-op Charity Golf Tournament is on Friday, June 1st, 2012! Please find more information, including information on how to register, at www.co-opgolf.com. The early bird deadline is April 30, 2012.
2011 PENINSULA CO-OP CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC A SUCCESS!
“It was the perfect day to raise funds for the services provided by the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre,” said Pat Fafard, CEO of Peninsula Co-op.
Among the day’s many highlights was a helicopter ball drop on the 18th green and the shotgun send off by Alf Todd, who spoke eloquently about his personal experience living with Parkinson's. This year’s tournament raised almost $40,000 and a cheque was presented to the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre Board Chair David Medler, and Executive Director Catriona Johnson.
“These funds allow us to serve people across their lifespan,” Johnson said. “From the family of the infant with unexplained seizures to the senior with Parkinson’s, these funds will help us provide counselling, education and support.”
Still in the glow of this year’s event, Fafard extends an invitation to golfers to next year’s tournament: “We are extremely proud of the loyalty of sponsors and our golfers who register year after year and support this worthy cause.”
Please see details at www.co-opgolf.com
