QUAD CITIES - The Epilepsy Foundation of the Quad Cities will be holding the 2014 Quad Cities Walk for Epilepsy on Saturday, March 22nd at the PepsiCo Center, Augustana College - 1025 30th St., Rock Island, IL from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This Walk is held to raise awareness and help fund support services for those living with the challenges of epilepsy here in the Quad Cities.
The Walk starts at 9am with FUN RUN races for kids aged 12 and under. Entertainment featuring emcee Rick Davis from ComedySportz, Magician David Casas, Caricature Artist Leo Kelly, face painting, chair massage, and demonstrations from Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network along with auctions/raffles and information will all be a part of the morning's indoor event. All are welcome to walk and show their support. Those walkers with a minimum $15 pledge will receive a Walk T-shirt.
For more information contact the Epilepsy Foundation at 309.373.0377 or email to efqc@efncil.org.
Register online at: www.efncil.org
Epilepsy affects 65 million people worldwide. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the U.S. after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. Its prevalence is greater than autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease combined. 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime: that translates to over 14,700 individuals in our Quad Cities region.
It's time to talk about epilepsy.
