My name is Sarah Nancy Walker and I have had epilepsy for seven years which is very well-controlled. On the 24th December 2010, a day before Christmas I had my very first seizure roundabout eleven to midnight. Hours before I remember attending the Odeon Cinemas with my family but most of what happened watching the film has been erased from my memory. I don’t really

My name is Grace Condie I am 18 years old from Auckland and I was diagnosed with Epilepsy when I was 9 years old. Having seizures has definitely changed my life, but so has art. I have always been passionate in all kinds of art; such as painting, drawing, photography and printmaking, and I express myself, as most artists do through all these different mediums.

“This tune was inspired by the process of me having a seizure. and was made for “Epilepsy Awareness Month” in November. All proceeds from this song will go to ewct.org.nz to help support their fabulous work.” – Thomas Thomas is a keen composer of electronic music. Please enjoy his piece…. Brain Soup by OJ

Another day, a stretch, a yawn, The rain of no concern As I open up the curtains, Peaceful and taciturn.Normality is my morning: Let the dog out for a pee; Check the emails and my facebook; Make me some Yorkshire Tea. Plenty to look forward to – Yoga, run and sing. Maybe a coffee with a friend, But what of my offspring? Son 1 wakes

My Story The first 14 years: The first time I made contact with Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT) was earlier this year (2015) when I met Maria Lowe at the Claudelands Event Centre, where she had a stand alongside other community health providers. Meeting Maria, and finding out about EWCT, has been life-changing for me. Maria asked me if I would like to write about