For anyone who may not know Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures or unusual sensations and behaviours. There are more than 20,000 cases of Epilepsy diagnosed in the U.K each year. With family history may increase your chances of developing the condition, Medications and treatments are available to ease symptoms but as of yet, there is no known cure.
Symptoms of Epilepsy can be lifelong or you may only experience them for a number of years. If a seizure lasts more than thirty minutes you will be required to seek immediate medical attention. Sometimes this can be fatal, as was in Erin’s Taylor's case.
Who sadly passed away from SUDEP (Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy), a destructive complication of epilepsy. On the 5th of March 2018 at just nineteen years old. SUEP occurs approximately in 1 of 4,500 epilepsy patients.
After her death Erin’s family set up "Erin’s wish" with an aim of helping fight Epilepsy by donating all profits to SUDEP ACTION. A charity who raises awareness and provides invaluable support for those affected by SUEP.
Many charity events have been held in Erin’s name such as bingo nights, race nights, meals, live music events and many more.
All events have been extremely successful raising over £7000 for SUDEP Action in just under 2 years.
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