Epilepsy Action’s Harrogate Branch are organising a sponsored walk to celebrate National Epilepsy Week, and to raise funds for an epilepsy specialist nurse in Harrogate.
The walk will take place at 11am on Sunday 15 May from Valley Gardens in Harrogate. Walkers will meet at the Magnesia Well.
Carl, Chair of the Harrogate Branch, said: “Epilepsy Action’s Harrogate Branch have been campaigning and raising money for an epilepsy specialist nurse in Harrogate for a while now. The aim of the walk is to raise funds for a new epilepsy specialist nurse post in Harrogate.
“We want to attract people who want to enjoy themselves, as well as support a worthwhile cause. The route itself is easy and is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. You can go either round the park, or to Harlow Carr.”
For further information about the walk, please contact Cliff Challenger, Epilepsy Action's local services manager for north England, on 01274 640 064 (mobile: 07843 359714) or email cchallenger@epilepsy.org.uk
Alternatively, you can call Carl, Chair of Harrogate Branch, on 01423 873598 or email cardyll@hotmail.com
Epilepsy Action has an extensive network of branches throughout the UK. Branches hold regular meetings and offer a variety of social events and informative talks and discussions relating to epilepsy. Meetings offer the opportunity for people to share their experiences of living with epilepsy and help to raise awareness of the condition in the local community.
Epilepsy Action directly helps over 845,500 every year people through a range of services including its advice and information centre and Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. For information about the work of Epilepsy Action, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk