Epilepsy Foundation Seeking Signatures

Main Category: Epilepsy
Article Date: 27 Oct 2008 - 6:00 PDT

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In 2009 in the USA, a new President, 535 members of Congress and nearly 10,000 state legislators will take office. By signing our petition, you can help us persuade them to support policies that improve the lives of the three million American families affected by epilepsy.

More than 3 million Americans have epilepsy (seizures) and 200,000 new cases are diagnosed yearly. For most, there is no cure and many with epilepsy face discrimination and difficulty accessing care.

The Epilepsy Foundation strongly urges policymakers to support efforts that end discrimination, improve access to care programs, and increase funding for epilepsy research and programs."

FAQ's

Q: Why are we collecting signatures?
A: To raise awareness and show policymakers that we need greater funding for research and programs, greater access to quality medical care and an end to discrimination at work and in schools.

Q: How many signatures are we trying to collect?
A: Our goal is to collect 100,000 signatures from across the country. Even if we do not reach this goal, we will make a strong impact by showing that tens of thousands of people support epilepsy. All signed petitions must be received no later than December 31, 2008.

Q: What will happen to the signed petitions?
A: They will be delivered to leaders in Washington, DC in early 2009. They may also be delivered to elected officials in your state.

Epilepsy Facts

- Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects more than 3 million Americans.

- Approximately 200,000 new cases of seizures and epilepsy occur each year.

- Ten percent of the American population will experience a seizure in their lifetime.

- Epilepsy can affect anyone, at any age, at any time. Epilepsy is not a disease, a form of mental illness, or a sign of low intelligence. It is not contagious.

Go to http://www.destinymaker.org and sign the petition. Tell a friend.

The Epilepsy Foundation