Shaelee Balgowan

I’m taking part in Walk for Epilepsy because...

epilepsy has changed my life in ways I never imagined.

For the past four years, I've been living with right temporal lobe epilepsy. I've tried numerous medications, but each one has caused severe side effects that have taken a huge toll on my mental health. I'm now on the journey toward epilepsy surgery, hoping for a brighter future.

Epilepsy isn't just seizures—it's the uncertainty, the appointments, the sacrifices and the invisible battles that so many of us face every day.

I'm walking for myself, for everyone living with epilepsy and for the families who stand beside us. Every donation, no matter how small, helps fund vital research, support services, education, and advocacy so that one day no one has to face this journey alone.

I want to raise money and make a difference for people living with epilepsy. Please help me by giving whatever you can using the 'Donate' 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!