The Epilepsy Foundation of N.C., along with the UNC-Charlotte Athletic Department, is sponsoring a Fall Stroll for Epilepsy. The event is Saturday, Nov. 2 at the UNCC Irwin Belk Track. Registration for the stroll is at 10 a.m. with the walk starting at 11 a.m. There will also be a 5K run beginning at 8 a.m. at the track.
In addition to games and activities for children, information will be available about epilepsy and what to do in the event someone has a seizure.
For additional information and to preregister for the 5K or the stroll, go to www.epilepsync.org. You may also call Pat Gibson, executive director of Epilepsy Foundation of N.C., at 800-642-0500 or Carole Young with the Rowan Epilepsy Support Group at 704-639-0847 for more information.
Pat Gibson presented a workshop Oct. 2 for school nurses in Rowan County on “Managing Students with Seizures.” Nurses attending earned up to 3.5 contact hours in credits.