Hundreds March on Seattle, Portland and Spokane
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Hundreds of people will march in Seattle, Spokane and Portland this weekend for the 7th Annual Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy. The events will occur on Saturday, June 20 in Seattle at Green Lake Park and in Spokane at Riverfront Park. The following day, Sunday, June 21, Portland will host the event at Waterfront Park. All events take place from 9:30 am-12:30 pm and benefit the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest.
"Everyone is invited to participate in these three events to support people living with epilepsy," said
Proceeds from the multi-city walks support uncompensated programs and services including Camp Discovery for children with epilepsy and their siblings, year-round educational and support groups, emergency medication assistance, employment counseling, and seizure response training programs for school personnel, first responders and employers.
For further information, and to register for the walk, go to www.epilepsynw.org or call:
Spokane Run/Walk hotline: 509-325-1128
Seattle Run/Walk hotline: 206-547-4551
Portland Run/Walk hotline: 503-228-7651
About EFNW
The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is the leading advocate for people living with epilepsy and helps to ensure people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and helps to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research. Over 60,000 people in