5th Annual Disability Pride Parade
Chicago, IL
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26, 2008

Come march with us in the 5th Annual Disability Pride Parade on Saturday, July 26th!

Our group will start lining up at 10:00 am at 401 S. Plymouth Court, the kick off point of the parade-we will be holding a Epilepsy Foundation sign. The parade begins promptly at 11:00 am and we will march to Daley Plaza at 50 W. Washington (less than a mile).

There will be a post-parade program at the plaza that includes free food, entertainment, speeches and more. For more information about the parade, you can check out the parade's website at www.disabilityprideparade.com.

Please wear either your Epilepsy Walk T-shirt or a red shirt!

If you have any questions, please call Staci or Meredith at 312-939-8622.

Epilepsy Empowerment Forum
Oak Lawn, IL
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2008

Join us for this free educational program focusing on the impact of epilepsy within the African-American community, presented in collaboration with the University of Chicago Medical Center. Epilepsy-related health concerns, such as different seizure types and treatment options available for adults and children, along with social issues like employment rights and strong support systems are among the topics to be addressed by medical professionals and consumer advocates.

This event will be held at the Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel. RSVP to Jose at 312-939-8622 ext 200.

Ruffled Feathers Golf Outing
Lemont, IL
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Eighth Annual Golf Outing will take place at the Ruffled Feathers Golf Club on September 16. The day includes 18 holes of scramble format golf with a cart and lunch, and is followed by a reception and dinner.  For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Melanie Vaishnav at (312) 939-8622 ext. 212.