Know The Facts:

More than 2.7 million people in the United States and 40 million worldwide have some form of epilepsy. In Central Ohio over 35,000 people have this disorder. A large number of children and adults have undetected or untreated epilepsy.

One in every 10 Americans will have at least one seizure in their lives, though in most cases they do not actually develop epilepsy. Nonetheless about 200,000 cases of epilepsy are diagnosed nationwide every year. Approximately 1 to 2 percent of the population has epilepsy/seizure disorders.

Teenage Advocates

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Halle, Russell & Joshua

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

My Brain Surgery



This is me after my brain surgery. Since this surgery didn't work for me, the next step will be an implant placed in my brain. This implant has not been approved in the U.S. yet, but is being used in Europe with great success. My brain surgeon says maybe in 2 or 3 years, the implant will be approved in the U.S.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Such an amazing young woman! The blogs are great Halle! I love reading them, as you teach others about the obstacles of life you face, with such grace and courage! You a truly an inspiration! Keep up the great work!

    With love and Support!
    Lindsay

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    okay- just ignore my spelling and bad grammar! it should read-- YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION! :)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:34 AM

    I am a neighbor and a friend that can vouch for the real soldier next door. Halle you are amazing and everyone is extremely proud of the way you fight this always with a smile and never giving up.

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