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Furthering one's education can be an exciting yet daunting task,
from deciding on schools and course loads to determining how to
pay for tuition. For people dealing with the challenges of epilepsy,
both from a patient and a caregiver perspective, these decisions
can be even more complex and may involve compromises in the quality
and/or timing of one's education. Epilepsy often has a significant
impact on quality of life, robbing people of their independence
and self-esteem. In addition to medical treatment, epilepsy patients
often benefit from emotional and physical support as they overcome
the challenges of living with this disease in order to fulfill their
dreams.
Now epilepsy patients, their family members and caregivers can take
advantage of an important scholarship program developed by UCB,
Inc., a global biopharmaceutical leader, committed to being "The
Epilepsy Company" through its research and development of support
programs that enrich the lives of the epilepsy community.
The Keppra® Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™ provides financial
support not only to epilepsy patients but also to family members
and their caregivers who demonstrate academic and personal achievement.
Through the scholarship program, UCB hopes to encourage those who
are affected by epilepsy to continue their education despite the
day-to-day challenges that epilepsy poses.
For example, Dana Smith of Muscle Shoals, Ala., received a Keppra®
Family Epilepsy Scholarship™. It has helped ease the financial burden
for Dana to attend the University of Alabama, where she is currently
in her third year majoring in management information systems.
"Seizures may be my life trial, but I don't let them interfere with
my dreams," said Dana. "Attending college and starting a career
are dreams I am determined to fulfill, thanks to the support from
UCB."
"At UCB, we believe that controlling epilepsy is far more than reducing
seizures; it's about helping people live fuller lives by giving
them the emotional, social and physical support they need to live
life on their terms," said Rich Denness, Vice President and General
Manager, CNS Business Unit, UCB, Inc. "The winners are an inspiration
to all of us. We hope that this program will continue to help people
touched by epilepsy achieve their goals and aspirations."
In 2007, UCB, Inc. will present $5,000 scholarships to 20 epilepsy
patients and 10 family members or caregivers of epilepsy patients.
Visit www.keppra.com
for scholarship entry forms, 2007 scholarship criteria and important
Keppra® information. Dana Smith, a scholarship recipient, on campus
at the University of Alabama.
Article Source: articledashboard.com:
Scholarship Program Helps Epilepsy Patients Broaden Their Horizons
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