Interesting Facts
1 in ___ people will have a seizure
1 in 10
Who did I interview?
Ryan Pittman
When is Purple Day?
March 26
How many days is the Camp?
6 days
What is the name of the ENL Thrift Store?
Previously Loved
How many Canadians are affected by epilepsy?
300,000
What is the name of the girl who created Purple Day?
Cassidy Megan
When was Purple Day founded?
2008
What is the most common type of seizure?
Tonic-Clonic
What are the two reasons to call 911 if someone is having a seizure?
If it lasts longer than 5 minutes, or if it is their first time having a seizure.
Each year 1 in ___ people are diagnosed with epilepsy.
1 in 200
Whos is the CEO of ENL?
Sarah
8 Years old
What is the name of the camp in Video 2?
Camp Coelho
How many staff do ENL have?
3
Each day, how many Canadians learn they have epilepsy?
38
Who is the administrative professional of ENL?
Teresa
"you are not alone"
Can people with epilepsy stop having seizures altogether?
Yes, with proper treatment.
T or F - Epilepsy NL was the second organization for epilepsy in Canada.
False. It was the first.
__% of new patients are young children or seniors.
60%
Who was Epilepsy NL made for? (no name needed)
Sarah the CEOs sun
What year did the Canadian government officially pass the Purple Day Act?
2012
How do our brain cells communicate?
By swapping chemicals with eachother.
What two other careers did Ryan have before?
Nurse and Teacher