{"id":4675,"date":"2021-02-08T10:41:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T08:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disabilityconnect.co.za\/?p=4675"},"modified":"2021-02-08T10:41:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T08:41:07","slug":"epilepsy-awareness-week-show-your-support-and-shake-off-the-covid-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.disabilityconnectexpo.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/08\/epilepsy-awareness-week-show-your-support-and-shake-off-the-covid-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Epilepsy Awareness Week &#8211; show your support and shake off the Covid blues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International Epilepsy Day will be celebrated on 8 February 2021 followed by National Epilepsy Week running until Valentine\u2019s Day, offering an opportunity to shake off your Covid blues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring the Flame into your World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epilepsy South Africa will launch a new Facebook effect on 8 February featuring our mascot Flame. \u00a0Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/epilepsy.southafrica\">Epilepsy SA<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/@epilepsy.southafrica\">Facebook page<\/a> to find out how Flame can join your world and show your support for persons with epilepsy \u2013 free of charge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s time to bring Flame into your world! Let Flame join you on an adventure, a journey, an outing or even just out on a stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here&#8217;s how it works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.disabilityconnectexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Epilepsy-Week-Flame-Epilepsy-SA-600x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4677\" width=\"168\" height=\"194\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure you have the latest Facebook or Instagram app on your mobile device.<\/li><li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbcamerae...\/tryit\/447088659815210\/\">on this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbcameraeffects\/tryit\/447088659815210\/?__cft__[0]=AZXdYN50IHfjVFTu-oQnRDko5TvfD7J5mQqhNppSD_-kXK_Oumtb4-Yy7jK-T9WSMlwcmTizMa5dbPI0kA06K6jbzSLf8Sk5rRhZW7JHakquZ6ICyG7cf8OnOBJn9J4kWQSMgQDTlCfDY2CXUlyKnyjCl-ZlipHA60T_SO9Qok4T8S6jlveWcWP0jTNckAQj-ac&amp;__tn__=-UK-R\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbcamerae&#8230;\/tryit\/447088659815210\/<\/a><\/a><\/li><li>Tap to place Flame in your world. You can pinch to zoom or even select Flame&#8217;s look by picking one of the numbers 1-3.<\/li><li>The a picture, share it on your timeline or save it to your device and share it with a friend, and remember to use the hashtag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/flameofhope?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXbGeqYkjr4i4-5-S04YN1cX2KRZ8zeHV4MWXWGRM5Fe85AX_ePk6sZ2w8RphyWvxhpnPLK4c0KyoympL-DEVocjufT7Fzd6WDWatWDJtvL6jzG4GuxU36K6kFtoF8WdGZY8n7F8JFFnFFI1kSmy2wbqT9UEbD8qF1W_-4ZDPvJppp_G6yvVogZmmkhoFSGUuk&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#FlameofHope<\/a><\/li><li>Most importantly, have fun, be safe and keep spreading a message of hope around the world.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Epilepsy Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the upcoming highlights of Epilepsy Week with more information available from the nearest Branch of Epilepsy SA.\u00a0 Simply call the toll free number \u2013 0860EPILEPSY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Join a fun walk\/run in Parys on Saturday, 6 February to contribute your steps to the Campaign while children can enter our colouring competition.<\/li><li>Find our information teams at the SANPARK hiking trails around Knysna to participatie in the 50 Million Steps Campaign and learn more about epilepsy.<\/li><li>Support the #2MillionSteps campaign in Mpumalanga and Limpopo by contributing R10 for every 100 steps you take or challenge a friend.<\/li><li>Meet the team from Epilepsy SA Limpopo for a fun day at the Elandsdoorn Centre on Monday, 8 February or Moutse Mall on Tuesday, 9 February or join our sports challenge for the community at the Elandsdoorn Centre on Friday, 12 February.<\/li><li>Join Epilepsy SA Western Cape and the Rape Crisis Trust on Wednesday, 10 February for information about sexual and reproductive health and the development of advocacy, as well as a candle lighting ceremony.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get involved!\u00a0 Call the Epilepsy SA toll-free number (0860EPILEPSY), visit the Facebook page or email <a href=\"mailto:info@epilepsy.org.za\">info@epilepsy.org.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epilepsy South Africa is the only national organisation supporting persons with and affected by epilepsy to \u201cturn obstacles into true potential\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Epilepsy Day will be celebrated on 8 February 2021 followed by National Epilepsy Week running until Valentine\u2019s Day, offering an opportunity to shake off your Covid blues! 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