Bourneo: hiking, biking and rafting
Danny Clenaghan is a keen outdoorsman. Epilepsy Action’s Borneo The Ultimate Challenge seemed like the perfect way to raise money for people with epilepsy – while enjoying some incredible scenery
Features
The camera never lies
Or does it? Kenny Borland explores the issue of epilepsy and its portrayal in movies. He asks: are Hollywood representations of the condition only giving audiences the wrong impression?
Just the job
Disability employment adviser, Robert Cummins, outlines his own experience of epilepsy and finding employment
Bring on the wall
Helen Doyle describes an incredible trek along the Great Wall of China to raise money in memory of her daughter
Doctor, doctor
In a double feature, we look at temporal lobe epilepsy. What does it feel like from a personal point of view? And how does that compare with the physical processes in the brain...?
A mountain in memory
Catherine Turley trekked through fantastic vistas to reach Everest base camp in a bid to raise money for Epilepsy Action. She tells Peter Fox how she was moved to climb a mountain – in memory of a loved one with epilepsy.
Bringing home the bacon
Four years after a seizure-related death in the family, the Farrells are determined to raise money and awareness for people living with epilepsy. Kevin and Sebastian tell Peter Fox about their planned fundraising challenge – a gruelling 1,000-mile bike ride
Fundraising: gold star
The Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron 31 – nicknamed the ‘Gold Stars’ – recently went all-out during a fundraising drive for Epilepsy Action. Their charitable ventures deserve some serious recognition – not least for fundraising in the middle of a warzone. Peter Fox explains
Making a breakthrough
Rugby player Kirk Yeaman has epilepsy. For years, his condition was controlled – until last year’s high-profile breakthrough seizure in the middle of a match. Kirk tells Peter Fox about his first seizure in a decade – and a year-long celebration of his career
Educate, communicate, support and succeed
It’s back to school time again! As a new academic year begins, Epilepsy Action’s Leanne Creighton asks: are pupils with epilepsy being properly supported? If not – why not?