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Epilepsy Foundation Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire & Maine

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Join us for a night of Gambling, Gangsters and GREAT fun at

The Providence Speakeasy

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         Date:  Friday, April 9
         Time:  7:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m.
    Location:  Providence Piers
                  200 Allens Blvd.
                  Providence, RI 02903
Ticket price: $50.00 per person
     Includes Food, Play 'Dough', Music and Dancing
*20's themed costumes encouraged

For more information, call: 617-506-6041
OR e-mail: events@efmri.org
ONLINE Ticket Sales available at       
      www.firstgiving.com/efmri
GET YOURS TODAY!!
 

Managing Students with Seizures

Training for school nurses provided by Epilepsy Foundation MA & RI
3.2 hours provided by NASN
TRAINING DATE: SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010
LOCATION:        Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
                            1 Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH
TIME:                  9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Check-in:           8:30 a.m.

*Registration Deadline*
March 7, 2010

Participants will learn:
  • the impact of seizures on learning and behavior
  • current treatment options and their side effects
  • simple strategies for creating a more positive and supportive
    environment
  • critical issues related to medication administration and delegation
  • key components of a seizure action plan
  • appropriate first aid for all seizure types
  • the essential elements of seizure training for school personnel
  • steps you can take now to help maximize educational and
    developmental opportunities for students with seizures

Download and print the registration form here.

$49.00 Registration fee includes breakfast and all materials
  • Payment options: check payable to Epilepsy Foundation MA & RI or "EFMRI"
  • Purchase Order from school department
  • By phone with a MasterCard/VISA

Epilepsy Foundation MA & RI
540 Gallivan Blvd.
Boston, MA 02124
617-506-6041
support@efmri.org

Delia's Dance

Join us for a great night of Raffles and DANCING!
DJ Roger Grenier
21 and over ONLY

Saturday, March 6, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Rochambeau Club
329 South Street
Biddeford, ME 04005

$12 per ticket/$20 for two tickets
Tickets not sold at the door.
Please CALL:  207-281-2225
 

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Epilepsy Foundation New England Donation Center
is now open for collections of gently used clothing,
furniture and miscellaneous household items.

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Collection areas presently cover Massachusetts 
   and New Hampshire

If you have items to donate, please stop by the donation center or
call to schedule a pick-up. The Donation Center is conveniently located at

357 Middlesex Avenue Wilmington, MA
888-322-8209

(Exit 40 off of Route 93, located between the Registry of
Motor Vehicles and the Dunkin Donuts)

In addition to regular pick up routes, special pick-ups may be scheduled
for yard sales or other special events. Contact us for more information:
888-322-8209. All donations provide funds to support our efforts to bring
programs and services to people living with epilepsy and their families.

Clothing Drive set for March 14th

On Sunday, March 14th, Simoniz Car Wash of Nashua &
the Epilepsy Foundation New England Donation Center will co-sponsor a clothing drive
to raise money for epilepsy.
From 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the 14th people can drop off
clothing donations at the
Simoniz Car Wash located at 204 Daniel Webster Hwy,
Nashua, NH (603) 888-1050.
To show their appreciation, Simoniz will give customers
who donate clothing a coupon for 50% off any car wash
service at their Nashua location.
"No clothing donation is too large or too small,
we are delighted to host the event"
states John Lozzi, Regional Mgr. for Simoniz Car Washes.
Tax receipts wiil be given to all donors.
For additional information contact
Joseph Solis, Director of Marketing 781-324-2000, x 161.

Lend a Hand Horse Farm

Lend a Hand

 

Lend a Hand Horse Farm is one of Rhode Island's leading
therapeutic riding facilities.  The programs at Lend a Hand
are designed to meet the needs of children and/or adults with
physical, mental or social disabilities as well as those who are
eager to learn about horse riding in a therapeutic environment.

They provide therapeutic riding in a safe, caring, natural farm
environment, and treat all students with compassion and the
necessary understanding to accomplish any given goal as a team. 

Scholarships:

Congratulations to all EFMRI Scholarship Winners and a special thanks
to our donors who have made the Scholarship Program a success and
helped ease the increasingly heavy burden on education finances.  

2009 Scholarship Winners

Amanda Rich                   $1,000    Robert Hannigan Scholarship
Joni Harris                      $1,000    Richard Bonasera Scholarship
Nathaniel Jannetti           $ 500      EFMRI Scholarship
Shannon McDermott         $ 500      EFMRI Scholarship

2010 Scholarship applications available in January; application deadline: July 15, 2010.

Any questions or comments - please e-mail us at info@efmri.org.


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Sign up for our ECommunity and
talk to others in the community
living with Epilepsy.


This Interest Group of eCommunities provides a serious place where people
facing issues and concerns about living and dealing with seizure disorders or
epilepsy can meet and exchange ideas, support and experience.  Topics include
"Parents Helping Parents," "Teen Group," "Help Forum," "The Lounge" and more. 
Click here to enter.

Epilepsy Awareness WristbandsRaise Awareness

 
"Not Another Moment Lost to Seizures"

Help us raise Epilepsy Awareness and bring the condition 
into the social dialogue.  The red wristband comes in one
size and reads "Epilepsy Foundation MA & RI" and "not
another moment lost to seizures" along with a light yellow
flame on opposing sides. Bracelets are $1 each.

To donate to the Foundation and purchase a batch of 12, click here. 

All funds will go to back to the community through education,
support and advocacy.

We Take Cars Too!

Car OutlineWhy not donate it instead? By donating your car you
could earn a charitable income tax deduction and help
make a Are you thinking of selling or trading in that car,
boat or RV? difference in the lives of people with epilepsy.

We will make all of the arrangements to pick up the vehicle at
no cost to you. We can arrange to pick up most vehicles anywhere
in the continental United States and Hawaii. We will also provide
you with the necessary paperwork so you can claim a charitable
income tax deduction.

For more information please call 877-EF-Cars-7 or 877-322-2777.