Genevieve Mary celebrated her birthday on 15th July - this year it would have been her 35th birthday. Gen passed away in January 2004, the cause of death given as SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy).

As a dedication to Gen on her birthday, her family and friends have decided to rise to the challenge and compete in the RunMelbourne event, both running and walking to raise awareness & money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria in the process.

We welcome anyone else who is interested in joining the team!

The Age Run Melbourne 2012 for Epilepsy Foundation Victoria

The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria is Victoria's premier consumer support agency for all people living with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people living with epilepsy through information, education, advocacy, support services and research.

We work with children, young people and adults with epilepsy so that they:
• experience increased self-esteem and connectedness
• experience better educational outcomes
• have increased opportunities to participate in community life
• have knowledge and skills to achieve their own wellbeing
• have access to support services and learning opportunities

We want families and support networks of people with epilepsy to:
• be confident and knowledgeable
• have access to opportunities for support and networking
• have access to learning opportunities

In our ideal world, the community:
• provides increased opportunities for participation
• gives people living with epilepsy a national voice
• responds to the needs and aspirations of people living with epilepsy
• understands epilepsy
• affirms people living with epilepsy as valued members