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Video: Celebrities and Professional Athletes Invite the Public to Join them at the Third Annual National Walk for Epilepsy on March 28, in Washington, D.C.

Posted on: Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 08:00 CST

TITUSVILLE, N.J., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT

The Third Annual National Walk for Epilepsy will bring the epilepsy community together to demonstrate camaraderie, strength and success. Over the span of two years, the National Walk for Epilepsy has raised more than $2 million and engaged more than 13,000 people across the country. Special guests include, event chairperson Greg Grunberg of NBC's "Heroes," Alan Faneca of the New York Jets, and Jason Snelling of the Atlanta Falcons. The National Walk for Epilepsy will be hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation, with financial support from Ortho-McNeil Neurologics(R), Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/walkforepilepsy/36523/

WHEN

Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:15 a.m. - Pre-Walk Rally 8:45 a.m. - Walk begins (4th Street and Madison Drive) 10:30 a.m. - Post-Walk Celebration

WHERE

The National Mall in Washington, D.C.; people who cannot make it to the Mall can still support the event by sponsoring a participant or becoming virtual walkers and fundraising for the cause. By walking in their own community on the day of the National Walk for Epilepsy, virtual walkers help demonstrate their commitment to those impacted by epilepsy.

WHY

Although the stigma surrounding epilepsy continues to diminish, there are still many misconceptions about this serious neurological condition. Today, more than three million people in the United States are living with epilepsy. The Walk is the largest national event dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy and to raising funds to support epilepsy programs, education, advocacy and research.

Faneca and Snelling have epilepsy and have never allowed this neurological condition to be a barrier to success. These professional football players, along with Grunberg, whose son has epilepsy, are helping educate the world about epilepsy and also empowering those impacted by the condition to speak out and continue to break down barriers for persons living with epilepsy. Join the Walk to bring awareness to epilepsy and raise funds that will create much needed programs and help in the search for a cure. For more information, visit www.WahlkForEpilepsy.org.

For more information or to schedule an interview with celebrities, walkers and an Epilepsy Foundation representative, contact:

Krystal Loewe 312-729-4453 kloewe@golinharris.com Kimberli Meadows 301-918-3747 kmeadows@efa.org

SOURCE Ortho-McNeil Neurologics

Source: PR Newswire

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