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North East England Press Releases

South Shields mum goes the extra mile for epilepsy charity

4 August, 2010

A South Shields mum, whose son has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete the Bupa Great North Run. Jane Payne will take part to raise vital funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation. 

Jane, 40, will attempt the prestigious 13.1 mile race through Tyneside on Sunday 19 September. Jane has chosen to run for Epilepsy Action to help support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. Her son Callum, 17, also has epilepsy.

Skelton mum goes the extra mile for epilepsy charity

1 September, 2009

A Skelton woman, whose daughter has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete the Bupa Great North Run. Carol Palin will take part to raise vital funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation. 

Carol will attempt the prestigious 13.1-mile race through Tyneside on Sunday 20 September to help support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK.

South Shields epilepsy advice and information meeting

14 April, 2009

Epilepsy Action is holding a meeting on Thursday 23 April with a view of forming a new branch in South Shields, and supporting people affected by epilepsy in the area.

The event will take place from 10.00am to 12.00pm at Bliss-Ability: Disability Information Service, 34-36 New Green Street, Laygate, South Shields. Information will be available on a range of issues including advice on living with epilepsy and caring for people with epilepsy.

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