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Special fundraising event in memory of Longridge girl Jade Cronshaw who died aged 13

A charity rounders tournament in memory of Longridge girl Jade Cronshaw raised more than £2,000 for epilepsy research. The rounders tournament took place at Longridge Town Football Club on Sunday, […]

1 week ago
Longridge girl Jade Cronshaw to be remembered 20 years on with charity rounders tournament

A charity rounders tournament will raise funds for epilepsy research and mark two decades since the passing of Longridge girl Jade Cronshaw. Jade, 13, died on 5 May, 2005, from […]

2 weeks ago
Woman who survived a seizure while at work calls for epilepsy action

Amelia Ripley, a SPAR, employee A woman who works for a family-run business in Preston is raising awareness about a condition which changed her life. Amelia Ripley, 28, works as a legal assistant at James […]

6 months ago
Lea mother sets up fundraiser for son’s lifesaving epilepsy equipment

Jamie wearing the new watch which will alert Cheryl. A mother from Lea has set up a fundraiser to raise money for her son’s lifesaving epilepsy equipment. Cheryl Kingbrooks’ 23-year-old son, Jamie, was diagnosed with epilepsy in January this […]

9 months ago
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‘Desperate’ Much Hoole mum organises medical cannabis vigils to help son

Joanne Griffiths with her son Ben A desperate mother from Much Hoole has helped organise a series of medical cannabis vigils taking place across the country today (Wednesday 16 September). Joanne Griffiths, who is mum to […]

5 years ago
Preston’s university epilepsy support services praised by national charity

UCLan has received Epilepsy Friendly status The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been recognised by a national charity for its support for students living with epilepsy. Young Epilepsy has awarded the University ‘Epilepsy Friendly’ accreditation […]

5 years ago
‘She was so loved’: Parents of Preston schoolgirl say more needs to be known about epilepsy after their daughter died from a seizure in the bath

The parents of a schoolgirl who died after suffering an epileptic seizure in the bath say they want more awareness about the condition. Ped and Carol Cebrero, from Fulwood, say […]

6 years ago
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