Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland is appealing for people to pull on their walking shoes to support National Epilepsy Week (15 - 21 May 2011). The Lagan Valley walk will take place on 15 May and is an annual event to raise awareness of epilepsy. It also raises funds to help support the 13,000 people living with epilepsy in Northern Ireland.
The route starts at 10am from Shaw’s Bridge going along the towpath as far as Drumbeg Bridge and return. Walkers will have approximately six miles to enjoy the meadows and mixed woodland. Refreshments will be available and it is estimated that the event will finish by 2.00pm.
Morina Clarke, Epilepsy Action’s Northern Ireland manager, said: “We do the walk every year and usually have fantastic support. It’s a great way to meet other walkers, and raise awareness of epilepsy. Why not join us?”
To join the Lagan Valley Wonga Walk and help support people with epilepsy, call Morina on 02890 634942 or email mclarke@epilepsy.org.uk
For details of other organised Wonga Walks in the area, or to organise a walk, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/wongawalks
Epilepsy affects one in every 131 people in the UK alone and 75 people are diagnosed with the condition every day. Last year Epilepsy Action directly helped over 845,000 people through a range of services, including its Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050, branch network, specialist nurse scheme and award-winning website, www.epilepsy.org.uk