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South East England Press Releases

Romford woman takes on marathon challenge for epilepsy charity

10 March, 2011

A Romford woman, whose adopted brother has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete this year’s Virgin London Marathon. Zoe Thomas will attempt the challenging 26.2 mile run on Sunday 17 April to raise vital funds for national charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 456,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.

Zoe, 29, is taking part in the event as a personal challenge but also to support her adopted brother, Kraig, 8, who has epilepsy.

Chigwell mum takes on marathon challenge for epilepsy charity

10 March, 2011

A Chigwell mum, whose son has epilepsy, is preparing to lace up her running shoes to complete this year’s Virgin London Marathon. Melanie Rinaldi will attempt the challenging 26.2 mile run on Sunday 17 April to raise vital funds for national charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 456,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.

Melanie, 35, is taking part in the event to say thank you to Epilepsy Action. The charity gave support to Melanie and her family when her son, Kristian, who will be two in April, was diagnosed with epilepsy.

Epilepsy information day in Harlow

25 February, 2011

Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is hosting an epilepsy information event in Harlow to provide support to families with an interest in the condition. 

It will take place on Saturday 12 March at Studio Theatre, Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, from 9.30am to 4.00pm.

The event is organised by Epilepsy Action’s Essex Forum. It is supported by local grant making charitable trust, Essex Community Foundation, with a grant from the Grassroots Grants programme

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