The Epilepsy Association of The Maritimes (EAM) has been providing services and support more than 40 years for persons living with epilepsy, their families and their communities. Our mission is to provide education, resources and support ongoing research. With no core funding, we accomplish this through fundraising, membership, donations and small grants for programming.
We offer services including epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid education, resources, support, programming including art therapy, advocacy, service navigation, as well as scholarships and bursaries.
We recently changed our name from the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia to the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes to better reflect the three provinces we serve. Your support will result in a positive impact for those living with epilepsy, their family, friends and communities. For example, in 2019 we provided seizure awareness and seizure first aid education for 7,903 students and staff; 378 employers; provided advocacy for 127 adults, 97 parents of children with epilepsy and 46 seniors throughout the Maritime provinces. There is still so much work to do; people who need us to provide education and awareness to help eliminate stigma and reduce injuries during seizures. Your support will help us continue our important work and help make a difference in the lives of people living with epilepsy. Every ticket sold will be your way of making Epilepsy Awareness possible.
The Epilepsy Association of The Maritimes is the Canadian Global partner of Purple Day. Visit www.epilepsymaritimes.org or www.purpleday.org for more information.
Final Day for Ticket Sales: August 7
Draw Date: August 9
Draw Location: Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes
The winner will be contacted for prize payout!
· The 50/50 draw tickets will be sold using online software and will be delivered to the buyer’s stated email address.
· It is the sole responsibility of the ticket buyer to ensure that they receive the correct number of tickets based on the successful financial transaction with the online 50/50 software.
· Ticket package prices include as follows: 1 for $10, 3 for $20, 8 for $50 and 20 for $100.
· Entrants must be Nova Scotia residents and at least 19 years of age and use a major credit card or Visa Debit. Credit cards used for payment must have a Nova Scotia address
· Pot sizes will be posted regularly to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
· The winner will be determined by drawing a ballot from a container of all ballots received for the draw.
· The winner will receive 50% of the total pot. A payment will be made by cheque to the winner from the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes. The winner must present to the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes the ticket in hand and must have valid identification to claim the prize. The winner must also agree to have their picture taken, name and address recorded. They must also agree to allow their image and name to be included in future advertising on any medium to claim the prize.
· The winner will have 90 days to claim the prize effective from the original draw date. If the prize is not claimed within 90 days, another draw using the same entrants will be made.
· The draw will take place live on Facebook and Instagram at the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes, 7075 Bayers rd Suite 215 Halifax NS on August 9, 2020 at approximately 6:00 pm. Draw date and time will be publicized.
· The person(s) drawing the winning number must not hold a ticket for that draw
· The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes’ staff, nor any of its members, Board of Directors and subcontractors may be held liable for any financial loss a player may incur as a result of playing the online 50/50.
· The Epilepsy Association of the Maritime's online 50/50 players assume all financial responsibility for costs and other expenses they incur while playing the online 50/50.
· With the prior written approval of the CEO, Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations, Alcohol & Gaming Division, the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes reserves the right to:
o extend the draw date and ticket selling period if enough funds have not been raised to cover the costs to hold the draw
o cancel a draw should the situation warrant it and the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes will return all monies paid
o end a draw early if required
