My name is Paige Loyd, I am 30 years old and was diagnosed with epilepsy 5 years ago. It came out of the blue. I was out of college, had a great job and suddenly my world was turned upside down. I felt so alone, confused, scared and every other type of emotion. After I was diagnosed, I got my insurance license, and my health only deteriorated from there. I have lost my last 3 jobs that I have worked so hard for due to my seizures and complications from them. Unfortunately, Oklahoma does not recognize Epilepsy as a disability. That is one thing the Epilepsy Association is diligently working on changing! The Epilepsy Association has 1 full time employee, the rest is all volunteer based. I do not get paid, I am a full time volunteer. The money raised from the 3rd Annual walk on November 7, 2015 will go directly to the EAO, and every penny stays in Oklahoma.Please donate to this amazing cause, I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to read this ! Every dollar helps ! *HERE ARE SOME OF THE WONDERFUL PROGRAMS THE EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OFFERS* Education Programs: The Epilepsy Association participates in Health Fairs throughout Oklahoma, training sessions for schools and work force in Oklahoma for the purpose of distributing educational materials defining epilepsy, and how to help an individual experiencing an epileptic seizure.The Epilepsy Association particiapte in 7-9 "On the Road" lectures throughout Oklahoma each year.Emergency Seizure Medication Assistance: We are the first responder to those individuals who cannot afford to pay for their medication due to finances brought on by the loss of employment or lack of insurance benefits. We also help them find other resources for long-term medical assistance.Newsletter: The Newsletter is published monthly and sent out by email, or you can view it on our website at www.okepilepsy.org. We keep our website up to date with helpful resources and local agencies for the state.Annual Camp for Children: We help sponsor an annual week long camp called "Camp Cavett" part of the Camp Cavett Foundation of Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City.Support Groups: We have support groups meeting throughout the state that you can view from our website at www.okepilepsy.org with host's name and number available. The Epilepsy Association hosts a support group meeting in Oklahoma City 3 times a year for people with seizures, family or caregivers helping people with seizures.
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