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Did you know that
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... the Savoy Foundation is the only Canadian organization entirely
devoted to fundraising and giving grants and endowments for research in
epilepsy.
... the Savoy Foundation
distributes more than $400 000. per year in studentships, fellowships
and grants to Canadian researchers or to foreign nationals who conduct
projects in Canada. Although this is a large amount, some requests still
go unanswered.
Ask around ...
... chances are someone you know is epileptic or knows someone that
suffers from epilepsy. Chances are that this epileptic is also a child.
There are 14 000 new cases every year, more than 50% of which are children
under the age of 10. Every year more than 7 000 children have their lives
turned upside down by epilepsy. Their only dream is to be like other healthy
children who aren't plagued by seizures. Adults over the age of 65 also
suffer from epilepsy. All in all, 300 000 Canadians are forced to live
with this terrible illness and hope that one day, through research, a
cure will be found.
We still don't
know ...
... what causes epilepsy. We don't know the origin of 75% of all newly
diagnosed cases. Why does this disease attack children and the elderly?
How can we find a cure? How can we prevent it entirely? These are the
questions we need answered. The Savoy Foundation actively contributes
to medical research. Every day, the programs it finances nourish the hopes
of those who suffer from epilepsy and provide relief in their day-to-day
lives. The answers depend on our research and your generosity.
Research, the war
against epilepsy
Almost 300 000 Canadians are afflicted with epilepsy.
There are 14 000 new cases every year, and 50% of which are
children under the age of 10.
In numerous cases, the cause remains unknown.
Research is helping us to eventually find the cure.

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