Take Action Against Epilepsy!

Thank you for taking the time to read about my life and my cause.

My name is Molly and I am a young woman, who, due to disability, is living at home rather than attending University or working like my peers. 

I have numerous, severe problems, but one of the most impacting on my life is Epilepsy. I have had this condition all my life, but it started to show when I was around four years old. I was officially diagnosed around the age of five. 

Epilepsy affects many aspects of my life. It meant I never got further than GCSEs in school, and barely reached that. It affects my perception, making me unsure on my feet. The neurological disruption also means my memory of young life is basically wiped, and I can remember little clearly once it was more than a month ago, or even a week at times.

Up until two years ago I was incredibly isolated, but then I started attending a day centre. I love it there, and have met many lovely, knowledgable people, along with people suffering from conditions the same or similar to mine, which has helped me feel less alone in my struggle. I have also been able to discover many talents I never new I had, my current favourite being crochet.

Recently, I have also discovered boxing exercises is a good way to let out the emotions I build up and cannot express. So I have decided to challenge myself and, despite limited mobility, join a class to do these exercises socially. This is a big challenge, as both loud sound and lots of people are difficult things for me. However, I am determined to improve my health and wellbeing by attending these classes.

Few people realise how diverse epilepsy and the effects it can have. The classic seizure people know about is called a tonic clonic, but there are at least seven different types of epileptic fits, as well as many non epileptic ones. This means it can often be difficult to diagnose. I myself went through many different ones, including a sleep-deprived scan.

Now.. Epilepsy Action. Who are they, and why are they worth your money? Well let me tell you. 

Epilepsy Action, while I have not had much direct contact with them, have been a great source of information, guidance, and help to my mother, while she was bringing me up. So much so she still subscribes to their magazines. 

Epilepsy Action are there to provide assistance and support to people either with epilepsy, and the family and friends of people with epilepsy. The also provide a treasure chest of information on all aspects of epilepsy online, on their website, for anyone to view.

Not only do they provide these services, they also provide funding different research, and indeed do their own. Epilepsy Action is at the forefront of managing epilepsy, and searching for more treatments and cures.

I am indebted to Epilepsy Action for the support and knowledge they have provided my mother with, and am wishing to raise money for them in time for Purple Day, the epilepsy awareness day. Purple day is March 26th. My hope is that the money we raise will be used to offer and provide support, advice and help to more families like mine, and also help with research that may, one day, provide people like me with a cure.

Thank you for reading about my cause, and I hope you will feel it worthy enough to donate to. Have a nice day!