Jenna and Jamie Banwell

We're taking part in Walk for Epilepsy around Australia because...

We want to raise money and make a difference for people living with epilepsy, 1 in 25 people have Epilepsy, Epilepsy can occur at any stage of your life. And our amazing little man, Chase has been diagnosed with Epilepsy after having 4 seizures. He is on medication and we are hoping that this course of action is going to work for him. Prior to his first seizure, at 5 years old Chase had never had a seizure and rarely got sick. Chase doesn't call his seizures, seizures, instead he calls them 'Jack Hammers'. This is because when he has a seizure he is aware they are happening and he has described them as feeling like a 'Jack Hammer'. Chase has been an absolute legend throughout this journey and has handled the MRIs, EEG, blood tests, doctors appointments and daily medication like a champ, he has made us so incredibly proud. His resilience and bravery has been astounding, he never complains, he just does what is asked of him. 

Chase is really excited to have the opportunity to raise awareness and money for this cause which has become apart of his life. If you know Chase well you know he is happy to talk to people about Epilepsy (and his jack hammers), educate them on what he has learnt along the way and talk to them what it means to him. 

Please help me by giving whatever you can using the 'Give Now' button. The more people that know about the walk, the greater the impact, so please also spread the word by sharing our page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot, not just to us and Chase, but the entire Epilepsy community!