I am running in the Patrick Ring 1st Annual March on Epilepsy. Money raised from this run will be used to help support Epilepsy Service Dog Programs, supporting organizations that provide assistance to people with Epilepsy and getting Epilepsy and SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) the attention they deserve.

 

"Seizure dogs" are an alarm system. They are helpers, protectors and service providers. So-called seizure response dogs can be all these things – and more. The term "seizure dog" covers a variety of activities associated with a service dog's response to an epilepsy seizure. Some dogs have been trained to bark or otherwise alert families when a child has a seizure while playing outside or in another room. Some dogs learn to lie next to someone having a seizure to prevent injury. Others are said to be able to activate alarm systems. Dogs that are trained to respond in various ways when someone has a seizure are no different from service dogs for other disabilities. The Patrick Ring Foundation has had the pleasure of helping 4 Paws For Ability, 4 Paws for Emily and 4 Paws for Mia already and looks forward to helping many more people! Join our Team Ollie's Cause and sign your pup up today and support this mission and continue to raise awareness.  Sign up as a virtual runner and it's FREE and you don't even need to be in attendance the day of the walk we just want to help get the word out and continue to raise awareness on this important issue.