What: 30th annual Ed Block Courage Awards. Named after the former Baltimore Colts trainer, the awards recognize a person from each NFL team who symbolizes courage and sportsmanship.
When: Today; doors open at 4:30 p.m. for silent auction; reception at 5:30, with dinner seating beginning at 6:15.
Where: Martin's West
Information: Call 410-821-6252 or go to edblock.org on the Internet.
About epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that produces seizures. A seizure occurs when a brief, strong surge of electrical activity affects part or all of the brain. Epilepsy affects nearly 3 million Americans and 50 million people worldwide. About 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. It is the third-most-common neurological disorder in the United States after Alzheimer's disease and stroke. When a person has two or more seizures, he is considered to have epilepsy. Males are more likely to develop epilepsy than females, and the incidence is highest among racial minorities. Causes of epilepsy include head injuries, brain tumors, genetic conditions and infections like meningitis. However, in 70 percent of cases, no cause can be found. Medication controls or reduces seizures in about 80 percent of patients. In other cases, nerve stimulation therapy and even brain surgery is recommended. There is no cure for epilepsy.
[Source: Epilepsy Foundation]
