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Opening hearts for epileptics in Ireland
In Dublin, Rachel Ashe was shocked when she was diagnosed with epilepsy. First by the fact that she would have to take medication for the rest of her life, but also by all the prejudice and ignorance about the disease that she encountered. So, she decided to set up her own support network – Epilepsy Ireland – and now she spends much of her time helping others with epilepsy and raising awareness about the illness that affects some 30 to 40 thousand people in Ireland. One of them is reporter Eoin Kernen, who brings us this week’s Generation Change report from Dublin.
Listen to Eoin Kernen’s report from Dublin:
Opening hearts for epileptics in Ireland
Rachel Ashe has exceded her own expectations (Copyright: R. Ashe)
More about Epilepsy Ireland on their website and their Facebook page.
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