2013 has been an enormously successful year for the Epilepsy Foundation. While we all agree, a cure for epilepsy would be excellent, support for those living with the condition must be forthcoming as and when required. Having received many calls …
It is with extreme sadness the Epilepsy Foundation mourns the passing of Epilepsy Bay of Plenty Support Trust trustee, Robin Neels. In the night of December 26 2013, Robin had a seizure from which he did not recover and sadly …
The Foundation was delighted by the public response to two pieces of Art for auction at Seize Life. Foundation Ambassador Reuben Paterson created the magical piece ‘I did it for her’ while Richard Boyd-Dunlop captured the imagination with his colourful …
After a courageous battle with illness Ray passed away peacefully at home aged 83. Ray dedicated decades of his life to support New Zealanders living with Epilepsy, which deservedly earned him the title MBE. The Epilepsy Foundation is extremely great …
Together with the Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust, the Epilepsy Foundation achieved a full house insuring the amazing success of ‘Seize Life’, its inaugural fundraiser in Hamilton. 260 guests representing the Hamilton business fraternity and support agencies attended the event held …
Seize Life was extremely welcoming of its Board chairman Mr. Ian Gould. Ian, a Cantabrian, has a long and welcome association with the support of Epilepsy. Ian’s input into supporting the community is enormous, prior to joining the Epilepsy Foundation …
Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust Chairman and Foundation Board member, Mike Blake, was delighted to welcome Hamilton’s Mayor, Julie Hardaker to Seize Life. Building professional relationships with City Councils, CBD Businesses and Business Associations is essential to inaugurate local events raising …
Philippa Gray, Paralympic gold, silver and bronze winning cyclist, stole the show at Seize Life. Born with Ushers Syndrome, a visual and hearing impairment, Philippa’s meteoric rise to Olympic stardom is a true example of Seizing Life. Not only did …
Every event needs a point of difference and the Foundation was delighted to entertain the idea put forward by manufacturing jeweller Beau Bate of Bespoke Jewellery. One might expect creativity from the mind of a manufacturing jeweller who brings to …
