South Coast Challenge in memory of Ollie

Thank you so much for visiting our fund-raising page.

Earlier this year, we lost our son Ollie to SUDEP ( Sudden Death in Epilepsy )

Epilepsy affects people’s lives in so many ways, and because it is an invisible disability, people are unaware of how life-changing it can be.

Ollie lived as normal as possible and was in the long process of changing his medication. Getting the medication to the correct dosage is very difficult and can cause more seizures, but Ollie was determined to make it work and wanted to carry on with his medication plan. I am so proud of his determination and attitude, even though some days the tablets made him feel so tired he could barely speak.

He was fiercely independent, and we were fortunate he had amazing flatmates that looked out for him and supported him - imagine getting up every day and thinking - will I make it to work today, or will I have a seizure today? It takes great inner strength to remain positive and happy.

I will also be grateful for the kindness of strangers who helped Ollie - on the way to work, on buses and on trains - one time, a group of people carried him down the stairs from the top deck of a bus - taking time to call me and also making sure he had his wallet, keys and rucksack.

So in September, Oliver's Army is walking the South Coast challenge - a 25 km clifftop challenge to raise awareness and show our support for the thousands of people carrying out their everyday lives with Epilepsy.

We are raising money to aid the National Society for Epilepsy; every donation, however small, will help make a difference.

Thank you so much for supporting us, and wish us luck!

Amanda, Sue, Hils, Martin and Louis.

More information about The National Society for Epilepsy: Epilepsy Society is leading the world in epilepsy medical research. We campaign to raise awareness of epilepsy and improve medical services for everyone affected, we also provide a confidential helpline and free information to people with epilepsy, their families and medical professionals. We also offer complete re-assessment facilities and strive for seizure freedom for everyone with epilepsy.