Epilepsy Action, the UK's largest member-led epilepsy organisation, is urging the people of Yorkshire to lace up their running shoes and take part in Alice's Run. The 10k multi-terrain race through the Calder Valley, on Sunday 30 August, will raise vital funds to support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK.
The Sheffield and District branch of national charity, Epilepsy Action, has committed £1,500 to epilepsy training for nurses in Sheffield. This will help improve the treatment of people with epilepsy in the region.
The training will earn nurses a professional diploma in epilepsy care. The course helps nurses to gain knowledge, skills and understanding of people living with epilepsy. After the course nurses will understand how to interact appropriately with those with the condition and their families.
People across Yorkshire are being given the opportunity to work off all those Christmas calories on Sunday 29 March, by taking part in Epilepsy Action's Bradford 10K run.
Hundreds will be taking to the city's streets for this year's road race, helping to raise vital funds in support of the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. The event is back by popular demand following its astounding success last year. As Bradford's first ever 10K, the race attracted more than 500 runners and raised over £12,000 for people living with this often overlooked condition.