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National Epilepsy Month

Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions. When a person has two or more seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy. A seizure happens when a brief, strong surge of electrical activity affects part or all of the brain lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes. The kind of seizure a person has depends on which part and how much of the brain is affected. One in ten adults will have a seizure sometime during their life. It is very important, as with any health condition, to know what to expect and how to cope with epilepsy. It is also important to know what community resources are available and how to use them well. The Epilepsy Foundation helps and supports individuals living with epilepsy. For more information on referrals, educational programs, research and advocacy, visit the Epilepsy Foundation Web site.

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This Was Ron Harf

In 1993, my parents and I endured a horror that has been visited upon millions of families across the globe – we watched helplessly as my brother Ron died of AIDS. He was only 32. It is hard to believe that over a decade passed, because all I have to do is close my eyes, and there he is – my friendly, outgoing brother who grew up to charm every person who crossed his path, travel all over the world, and embrace the joys of life to the fullest. I wish you could have known my brother.

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