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East of England Press Releases

Lowestoft woman hosts charity event in memory of boyfriend

1 August, 2012

A Lowestoft woman, whose boyfriend had epilepsy, is organising an evening of music for family and friends for charity.

Alexandra Gough will host the event on Saturday 18 August in memory of Oliver Scott-Greenard. Oliver died in November 2011 as a result of an epileptic seizure when he was just 19. In his memory, Alexandra will be raising vital funds for national charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.

Family fun day for all in Harlow

28 June, 2012

Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is hosting a family fun day for people of Harlow.

The event is supported by a grant from the ‘Essex Legacy from the 2012 Games’ fund as part of the Community Games programme. Local MP, Robert Halfon, will be presenting gold medals to games winners.

Beccles woman takes on swimming challenge for epilepsy charity

11 June, 2012

A Beccles woman is preparing to put on her swimming goggles to complete the British Gas Great East Swim. Elaine Glendinning will attempt the challenging one-mile swim across Alton Water, near Ipswich, on Saturday 16 June to raise vital funds for national charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.

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