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National Walk for Epilepsy in March


 

The Epilepsy Foundation is hosting the first National Walk for Epilepsy on March 31 in Washington, D.C. The 5K walk, sponsored by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, should help raise $1 million to support programs “to eliminate stigma and raise awareness of epilepsy,” according to the Foundation, which expects 5,000 people to participate. More information is available at: www.walkforepilepsy.org

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