2016 Community Service Award Recipients

Congratulations to our 2016 Community Service Award Recipients. 

To view photos of the event please visit: http://tinyurl.com/2016-CSA-Photos

Youth Advocate

The President's Award

Ava Maughan

Youth Advocate of the Year

Glenn D Maughan

Advocate

The President's Awards

Candi Huff

Sage Edson

Advocate of the Year

Jessica Hastings

Keystone Award

Glenn Maughan

Commercial Partner

The President's Award

Sam’s Club

Commercial Partner of the Year

Salt Lake City Public Library

Medical Professional

The President's Award

Dr. Weston Spencer

Medical Professional of the Year

Dr. Denise Morita

The Charlee Award

David Hultgren

Youth Volunteer

The President's Award

Madison Huff

Youth Volunteer of the Year

Taylor Maughan

Dedicated Service Award

Holly Ferrin

Memorial Awards

MacLean Collard

Chris Connor

David Hultgren

Board Member of the Year

The President's Award

Jennifer May

Board Member of the Year

Annette Maughan

The Purple Star Award

Dolores Hansen

Abbey Bonecela

Representative Raymond Ward

Representative Doug Sagers

Madison Huff

Caden Frank

Volunteer Group

The President's Award

Utah Kids Foundation

Volunteer Group of the Year

KBG Foundation

Volunteer of the Year

The President's Award

Devin Young

Volunteer of the Year

Judy Hultgren

Epilepsy Association of Utah & Hope 4 Children With Epilepsy Official Statement on Cannabis Legislation

The Epilepsy Association of Utah is proud to announce our new Board of Directors, let's give them a big EAU Welcome! #EpilepsyUtah

Official Statement on Utah Bill HB75

       

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Student Advocacy Groups Oppose 
         Utah Bill HB75

SALT LAKE CITY January 16, 2016 - Epilepsy Association of Utah, Hope 4 Children with Epilepsy and Utah Kids Foundation jointly announce our opposition to HB75 Epilepsy Training in Public Schools with its current language.

While we support the effort to address the critical issue of rescue medication in Utah schools, HB75 falls short in many areas. The bill does not truly address the ignoring of the doctor-guided and federally-mandated 504 Health Care Plan, which ensures the ADA student’s right to an education in the least restrictive environment. Throughout the collaborative Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, the 504 Health Care Plan is put in place with input from qualified school personnel, medical professionals and the student’s guardian.

HB75 would institute the Intranasal Midazolam Authorization Form. We believe this document may be considered contrary to the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as the Health Care Plan on record would effectively be ignored.

Only ONE rescue medication is included in HB75: Intranasal Midazolam. This medication is prescribed for about 49% of students with epilepsy, leaving the remaining 51% of the student population with seizures no recourse to receive their emergency medication.  We believe this would be a discriminatory practice in that some children with epilepsy would be supplied emergency support and others would not.

We also believe this bill perpetuates the stigma that epilepsy rescue medications are unsafe, when in fact caregivers with little to no medical training routinely administer them. HB75 lowers the standard of care for students with epilepsy by neglecting the needs of the ADA student, and compromising their safety, while trivializing their right to an education.

Although HB75 DOES allow for the delegation of medication to trained personnel, which we applaud, the practical application falls short by limiting input from the parent or physician. As has been experienced with the 2006 S.B. 8 Care of Students with Diabetes in School, staffs routinely fail to implement the law, forcing students with diabetes into homeschool situations and emergency room visits.

HB75 goes against the very core of morality and common sense in servicing the student in an emergency situation.

Signed
Epilepsy Association Of Utah

Board of Directors

Hope 4 Children with Epilepsy

Co-Founders

Utah Kids Foundation

Board of Directors

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ABOUT THE EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF UTAH

Founded in 1973, The Epilepsy Association of Utah is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals living with Epilepsy and seizure disorders. 1 in 26 people will develop Epilepsy at some time in their lives leading to over 100,000 people in Utah alone. Epilepsy is the 4^th most common neurological disorder in the US after migraine, stroke and Alzheimer’s. The Epilepsy Association of Utah offers a public education program, statewide support groups, personal and professional advocacy, college scholarships, art exhibits, educational conferences, summer camp and more.  Visit http://epilepsyut.org for additional information.

ABOUT HOPE 4 CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY

We are parents of children with severe forms of epilepsy. Most have multiple types of seizures every day, varying in intensity and length from seconds to hours. The seizures take a toll on the children’s over-all health, ability to function, and quality of life. These children also have 10 times increased risk for sudden death. We actively advocate for the medical needs of children and adults with epilepsy. Visit http://hope4childrenwithepilepsy.com.

ABOUT UTAH KIDS FOUNDATION

Utah Kids Foundation's mission is to support all special needs families in Utah by sharing information about doctors and resources in our community, facilitate the legal exchange of spare supplies, and to provide comfort and support when our children are inpatient. Currently serving nearly 2,000 families, we are now adding advocacy and providing inclusion in community events. Visit http://utahkidsfoundation.com/ for more information.

Crop Because You Care 2016!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Craftastic Fundraiser in its 15^th year!

SALT LAKE CITY, Monday, January 11, 2016 - Fundraiser announced to fund campers’ adventures!

Sharpen the scissors, get the blocks all blocked, and the edges just right; the Epilepsy Association of Utah’s 15^th annual scrapbooking event is on! 

Join us, once again, on February 20^th, 2016 at the Viridian Center in West Jordan for 12 hours of crafting fun! You’ll be making memories while archiving them!  The Association also has spaces and classes planned for quilters, jewelers and more. This year is bigger, better and more inclusive!

“Utah’s premier scrapbooking event has been offering support and awareness to the epilepsy community for 15 years. As a beloved tradition, the Crop event continues to focus on getting kids with epilepsy to summer camp and provides the opportunity to expand the crafters knowledge, skills and friendships,” says Holly Ferrin, CAO/Executive Director.

As always, all proceeds from this landmark event directly benefit pre-teens and teens attending Camp Neuro Revolution and children ages 3-12 attending the newly introduced Boot Camp. We, at the EAU, are able to provide these life-changing experiences for youth with epilepsy all because you care!

Crop Because You Care

February 20^th, 2016

10:00am – 10:00pm

Viridian Center

8030 South, 1825 West

West Jordan, UT. 84088


To purchase tickets please visit Eventbrite: http://tinyurl.com/EAUCBYC16

Did you join us last year? Or the year before? Or the year before that? Check the email you registered with us for a special discount!

For any additional questions or to become a vendor or sponsor, please contact the Committee Chairperson: Holly Ferrin at holly@epilepsyut.org or 801-566-5949.

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ABOUT CROP BECAUSE YOU CARE

Since 2002, Crop Because You Care (CBYC) has been the premier scrapbook event in Utah. Raising money specifically for Camp Neuro Revolution, the event is a highly anticipated crafting extravaganza of creativity and fun! CBYC boasts 12 hours of creation, a silent auction, page competitions, well known guest speaker’s product vendors and individual classes.

ABOUT CAMP NEURO REVOLUTION
Our flagship offering for young adults, Camp Neuro Revolution (formerly Camp Spike and Wave) is geared to teens and pre teens ages 10 -18 who have epilepsy. Campers have enjoyed archery, crafts, cycling, horseback riding, rock wall climbing, ropes course challenge, swimming...YES SWIMMING... and more!

ABOUT THE EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF UTAH

Founded in 1973, The Epilepsy Association of Utah is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals living with Epilepsy and seizure disorders. 1 in 26 people will develop Epilepsy at some time in their lives leading to over 100,000 people in Utah alone. Epilepsy is the 4^th most common neurological disorder in the US after migraine, stroke and Alzheimer’s. The Epilepsy Association of Utah offers a public education program, statewide support groups, personal and professional advocacy, college scholarships, art exhibits, educational conferences, summer camp and more.  Visit http://tinyurl.com/EAUCBYC16 for additional information.

Press Contact:        Candi Huff

Email:                     candi@epilepsyut.org

Website:                  http://tinyurl.com/EAUCBYC16