JOSIE'S WOLF PACK is back!

In 2010 Josie Hamilton was diagnosed with Absence Epilepsy.  In 2011, Josie led "Josie's Wolf Pack" for the 2011 Walk to End Epilepsy where they raised an astounding $10,000.  In 2012, Josie is back with The Wolf Pack for the 2012 Walk to End Epilepsy and her goal is even higher!  

Epilepsy is the world?s most common, serious brain disorder, according to the World Health Organization. 1 in 10 people will suffer from a seizure in their lifetime.  Seizures steal moments and memories, can change lives, impact development, affect learning and can even result in death. There is no cure. 

For Josie the Walk is very personal.  The money raised by the Walk to End Epilepsy and for the other events organized by the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater LA has had a direct and profound effect on her.  Josie suffered from 50-100 noticeable Absence Seizures per day before she was seen by the wonderful Pediatric Epileptologists at UCLA.  That meant no swimming, no playing on play equipment, no riding bikes, skateboards, or roller skates, no taking a bath without someone in the room, no walking down the stairs or up the stairs without someone within arm's reach.  It meant teasing and missed learning at school.  All this WHILE she was under treatment with her former neurologist and taking tons of meds that had horrific side effects.  How is she now?  Great!  Seizures are under control and her last report card was nothing but A's and A+'s.  She's in an accelerated reading program at her school and is on track for the Gifted and Talented education program at her school.  All of this has been possible because of the dollars that are generated by programs like the Walk to End Epilepsy.

Join us in participating in the Walk to End Epilepsy on October 28, 2012 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.  WALK WITH US!!   If you can't, please donate. 

Please support our efforts by making a donation to the team or a member of the team. You may also choose to join our team. Your support funds care, advocacy, research and education, today, while investing in research and hope for tomorrow.

Your involvement means a lot to JOSIE and makes a difference for thousands in our region. Thank you!  ROOOOOAAAAAAARRRRR!