Our Mission
Fund Research. Fuel Hope.
Our mission is to find the cures for epilepsies, by promoting and funding patient-focused research.
Epilepsy Canada is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to advancing treatment and finding cures for epilepsies. By funding research, driving awareness and education we positively impact the lives of those affected by epilepsy.
Epilepsy Canada is governed by a nationally representative Board of Directors, comprised of leading professionals from the neurology and business communities. Founded in 1966, the organization depends on donor and volunteer support for the continued development and delivery of its research grant programs.
The need for more research is clear.
Approximately 360,000 Canadians live with epilepsy (about 1% of the population) and 65 million people worldwide.
According to recent estimates, in up to 50% of patients diagnosed with epilepsy, the cause is unknown.
Epilepsy affects more people than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s combined – yet receives fewer federal dollars per patient than each of these.
