Re: [epilepsy] Connor Doran, 17 ~ America's Got Talent 2010, auditions Portland

I think Connor's openness is what helps fom him from the stigima of
epilepsy. Being closed and hidding it only adds to the *fear factor* from
those close to people with epilepsy and the commnity at large.
-Dani's Dad
Tim Heller
Lawrenceburg, IN

On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Kelly Porter
<kellyporter@frontiernet.net>wrote:

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> My husband and I just watched that episode last night and I was touched
> by Connor's willingness to be so open. The fact that he would go on
> national television and announce his near life long battle should be an
> encouragement to the rest of us to educate others.
>
> kelly p
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> Steve wrote:
> > Everybody,
> >
> > Those of us with epilepsy can relate to this in the most unbelievable
> way!!! I was in tears while and after watching this! Unbelievable video for
> those of us who have been through what epilepsy brings us all with epilepsy,
> unbelievable touching video! Take care, keep a smile on your face!
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjjMHaQyk9k
> >
> >
> >
> >
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