Young Epilepsy Champion Awards

Since my last post

Since my last blog I have had such lovely feedback and been in touch with various Epilepsy Charities which do great work everyday for people like myself. These charities vary from support, information, research and more and do an amazing job. They are there to educate others and give people the crucial support they may need. 
I would like to thank a few of these: Epilepsy Society, Young Epilepsy, Epilepsy Research to name a few. 
Have a look at their sites if you have the chance. One I will be talking about today is Young Epilepsy. 

I've know who I'm voting for....do you?

Young Epilepsy Champion Awards

So I have found out about these great awards called the Young Epilepsy Champion Awards. This outstanding charity, 'Young Epilepsy' has done huge amounts of work in the support and research of Epilepsy; and now they are looking for those day to day champions which do the same. Here's a little bit about it: 

Young Epilepsy is the national charity working exclusively on behalf of children and young people with epilepsy. With over 100 years of experience we are a leading provider of specialist health and education services. The charity offers support, information, training for health, social care and education professionals and campaigns to improve access to, and quality of, health and education services.(I don't think these superheros sleep!)

Young Epilepsy are looking for charity nominations for this years 'Young Epilepsy Champion Awards'. Pretty cool huh? 

Here is a little bit more background info:

These awards recognise the outstanding contribution individuals, groups and organisations across the UK make towards raising awareness and understanding of epilepsy, and improving the lives of children and young people living with the condition. They also celebrate individuals who overcome obstacles and create opportunities to use their story to inspire others.

Peter Andre, Singer, TV Personality and Young Epilepsy Champions Award winner, said, “The Young Epilepsy Champions Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of individuals, groups and professionals make towards improving the lives of young people with epilepsy. Our New York Coffee Club won in 2013, this year it could be you.

“Just because you have the condition, doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your mission. Everyone living with epilepsy is supported by at least one Champion; it may be a family member, a nurse, a doctor, a teacher or a business and they deserve our recognition and thanks, so nominate them today.”

On average one child at every primary school and five at every secondary school in the UK will have been diagnosed with epilepsy. It is the most common serious neurological condition in childhood affecting 112,000 people aged 25 and under in the UK.

Nominating someone for a Young Epilepsy Champion Award is easy and can be done online at youngepilepsy.org.uk/champions-awards. All nominations must be received by midnight, 26 January, 2014 and the ceremony will take place on 26 March 2013 at City Hall in London.

For further information, please visit youngepilepsy.org.uk or follow Young Epilepsy on Twitter @Youngepilepsy, Facebook/YoungEpilepsy or Youtube/YoungEpilepsy.

There are an endless amount of people who have helped me through the years to deal and cope with my epilepsy. It's time to give them a voice. These are the unsung heroes that go unnoticed who take it in their stride, who don't have the limelight shone on them, yet totally deserve it. My hero is my Epilepsy Nurse I had when I was a lot younger. Sharon Dawe. She was more than a nurse she was a friend. At the time she was a Nurse within the children's section. She often sat in on my consultations and held my hand when I was upset, or explained the bits I didn't quite understand. She went on to specialize in Epilepsy and now is a specialist in the field. She has helped endless amounts of people and is a pillar of stength. But too Sharon it's all a job. Well it isn't. You don't have to go above and beyond but she chooses too.

I will be voting...will you? (in big brother voice)