The Alvin P. Flannes summer camp is a summer camp for provided free of charge for Mississippi children ages 8-16 living with epilepsy.  This camp allows the children to have a great summer camp experience.  Camp activities include canoeing, paddle boats, swimming, crafts, and horse back riding.  Nursing staff stays on site 24/7.  This year’s camp will be June 5-9 at Camp Wesley Pines in Gallman, MS.  For more information, please send inquiries and camp applications contact Tres Townsend at tresmsepilepsy@bellsouth.net or call the foundation office at 601.936.5222.

Sponsors include:

His Way, Inc.

The Rite Aid Foundation

The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference will bring together hundreds of individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals to share best practices, provide training, and inspire innovation among attendees.  The Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi is proud to help and promote this conference.  To register or for more information please go to   http://drms.ms/mega/ Deadline is May 28, 2012.