Tony Coelho Celebrates CBS Collaboration, Urges Show of Support

The Epilepsy Foundation is deeply committed to eliminating the stigma associated with epilepsy by seeking out effective role models, correcting misinformation held by the general public and collaborating with other organizations to increase the scope of our effectiveness.

We are pleased to be working in collaboration with CBS Television and The Young and the Restless, and we are grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness about epilepsy to a very important audience.

Even though the main character's epilepsy is fictionalized, along with some of his extreme reactions, to help the storyline of The Young and the Restless, the program aired on July 17 and 18 contains dialogue providing accurate information about appropriate first aid and the need for treatment compliance. 

On behalf of the millions of people with epilepsy, their families and caregivers, we would appreciate your help in acknowledging the value of the The Young and the Restless programs dealing with epilepsy by responding directly to CBS via an online feedback form.

Please include The Young and the Restless as the category of feedback and be certain to fill out the rest of the feedback form, including your positive comments.

Or you may write a letter to:

The Young and the Restless
Bell-Phillip Television
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Epilepsy Foundation pledges to always bring you accurate and up-to-date information about epilepsy, its treatment, and the impact it has on daily life. Keeping our pledge has made us the nation's premier ally of people with epilepsy and their families for more than forty years.

Thank you,

Tony Coelho
Chair, Epilepsy Foundation