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The Keppra® Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program™ provides financial support not only to epilepsy patients but also to family members and their caregivers who demonstrate academic and personal achievement. Through the scholarship program, UCB hopes to encourage those who are affected by epilepsy to continue their education despite the day-to-day challenges that epilepsy poses.
For example, Dana Smith of Muscle Shoals, Ala., received a Keppra® Family Epilepsy Scholarship™. It has helped ease the financial burden for Dana to attend the University of Alabama, where she is currently in her third year majoring in management information systems.
"Seizures may be my life trial, but I don't let them interfere with my dreams," said Dana. "Attending college and starting a career are dreams I am determined to fulfill, thanks to the support from UCB."
"At UCB, we believe that controlling epilepsy is far more than reducing seizures; it's about helping people live fuller lives by giving them the emotional, social and physical support they need to live life on their terms," said Rich Denness, Vice President and General Manager, CNS Business Unit, UCB, Inc. "The winners are an inspiration to all of us. We hope that this program will continue to help people touched by epilepsy achieve their goals and aspirations."
In 2007, UCB, Inc. will present $5,000 scholarships to 20 epilepsy patients and 10 family members or caregivers of epilepsy patients.
Visit www.keppra.com for scholarship entry forms, 2007 scholarship criteria
and important Keppra® information. Dana Smith, a scholarship recipient, on
campus at the University of Alabama.
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