Meet The teams
Lisa Gray
This cause is personal to me, as my dad lives with epilepsy, so it means a lot to me that you are here to offer your support for a cause that I care deeply about.
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I’ve committed to raising as much money as I can and I really need your help to fulfill this promise.
Thank you so much for donating whatever you can, I will not forget it.
Kendall Dancocks
hi friends and family ! i will be participating in the 100km for 1 in 100 run (which takes place right before my 9 year diagnosis anniversary!) - as most of you know i was diagnosed with epilepsy at 11 years old, and i couldn’t pass up this event/ fundraiser. please consider donating to something i care so deeply about <3
WE want to support Loryanne and hopping that she will achieve her fundraising goal.
We will be 4 runners- Isabelle, Patrick, Thomas and Julie doing the relay for a combined run of 100km!!!
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I was born with a mild form of epilepsy, and my seizures are called absence seizures. If we're talking, you may notice them--my eyes flicker and I'll stop talking (if I'm talking. If I'm listening, I might forget what you've just said). But precisely because my eyes flicker, you may think it's just a nervous tick or that I'm rolling my eyes at you. But when most people think about epilepsy, they think of tonic clonic seizures, where people lie on the floor, shaking. So, I'm participating in this run to help people see that there are lots of types of seizures out there.
Kinsley has a diagnosis of epilepsy and suffers up to 100 seizures a day. Kinsley and I are committed to walk 5K to raise money and raise awareness for epilepsy.
We would love for you to donate to this cause so close to our heart.
My name is Dana, I’m 34 years old and as of two years ago I have learned that I am part of the 1 in 100 Canadians dealing with epilepsy.
This journey hasn’t been easy. I’ve been learning how to accept my diagnosis and create a healthier lifestyle in order to keep my seizures at bay. I’ve had my drivers license revoked which means that I struggle to take care of my kids, can’t work and feel like I can’t contribute in my personal relationships. On the daily I am not only worried about the possibility of having a seizure and dealing with the side effects of my medication, but I live with fear of SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).
I am so grateful for my incredible support system to whom I wouldn’t know what I’d do without. I know that despite my diagnosis, I have know that my time on earth will be fulfilling and meaningful.
On August 14, I will be running 10 km for the 1 in 100 Canadians diagnosed with epilepsy. I will fundraise money to help fund research for a cure, share my story in hopes to abolish the stigma, find acceptance of my diagnosis and to raise awareness for epilepsy.
I will be walking 10km in support of the cause, supporting Loryanne and honouring the life of my beloved friend Victoria Mercer. "Vicky" was diagnosed with epilepsy at 10 years old and lost her life to SUDEP (sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy) this past April. This August 14th, Vicky would have been 25 years old.
Any donation would be greatly appreciated. If a donation is not feasible. I ask that on August 14th you take the time to educate yourself on Epilepsy Canada and their mission to support Canadians with Epilepsy.
Message de ma nièce Loryanne Bessette, organisatrice de la course. Plus de 360 000 Canadiens vivent avec l'épilepsie et la menace constante de convulsions. C'est environ 1 personne sur 100. Cette course est notre façon de sensibiliser, de collecter des fonds pour la recherche et de briser la stigmatisation. Cela signifie beaucoup pour moi que vous soyez ici pour offrir votre soutien à une cause qui me tient profondément à cœur. Je me suis engagé à collecter autant d'argent que possible et j'ai vraiment besoin de votre aide pour tenir cette promesse. Merci beaucoup de donner tout ce que vous pouvez, je ne l'oublierai pas.
Pour ma part je vous invite à commanditer 1 ou 2 $ pour chacun des 21.1 Km que je vais faire en soutien à la course de Loryanne.