SUMMERLAND — They call themselves the Epilepsy Awareness Squad.
They’re a small group of South Okanagan teenagers who have banded together to erase the stigma associated with the neurological condition.
For one member, 16 year-old Caitlin Shaw, the cause has a personal meaning, battling epilepsy herself.
Her seizures can be very obvious, but sometimes, they’re subtle.
“I don’t fall and start shaking; I just lose consciousness,” explains Shaw. “It’s not visible to other people.”
She hopes people don’t focus just on her seizures, but see her for more than her disorder.
That’s why the Squad was formed last June, to remove the stereotypes associated with epilepsy.
This coming Saturday (Feb 22) will be their first major fundraising event.
The proceeds will go towards B.C Center for Epilepsy Education and Free the Children’s adopt a village in Sierra Leone helping with epilepsy awareness.
The gala is at Sumac Ridge Golf Course and begins at 5 p.m.
For tickets, visit their Facebook page.
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