2011 Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group (NEREG) SUMMER CAMP WINNERS
Dr. Marcelo Lancman and the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group are thrilled to be offering support to a total of 13 children to attend summer camp this year where we all hope they will have the chance to have wonderful and interesting experiences in a safe and stimulating summer setting.

NAME: William Novak
AGE: 10
TOWN: West Caldwell, NJ
CAMP: Harbor Haven Day Camp
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Aviva Bojko
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: William has both Autism & epilepsy/seizure disorder. His camp is a structured environment where he feels safe and able to do more recreational, fun activities that his normal school day cannot provide: swimming, nature walks, games, learning social skills with other campers outside of his school and more. It is a full-day program (830am-345pm) which is financially exhaustive to our means as parents. It is a great program, though, and we do all we can and save all year long to be able to have him attend.

NAME: Danielle Stocknoff
AGE: 10
TOWN: Rockaway, NJ
CAMP: Harbor Haven
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Orrin Devinsky
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: Danielle has a great time in this therapeutic environment. She is able to swim, play, learn, be with friends as well as get therapies and learn. She is able to enjoy herself because she knows she is safe.

NAME: Raquel Leah Malta
AGE: 15
TOWN: Spring Valley, NY
CAMP: School of Visual Arts Pre-College Visual Arts Program
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Elfrida Malkin
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: I dream of becoming an artist, and during the year I try to involve myself in every program available, but my parents cannot afford to send me to programs outside of my school, which sadly is not very strong in the visual arts curriculum. If I can take part in this summer program I can learn, develop a portfolio and also earn 3 AP college credits. I am never happier than when I am surrounded b y art and artists!
EXCERPT FROM PARENT COMMENT: This summer can make a huge impact and help set her on a path for success and looking towards her future. Raquel has had so many struggles in her academic life, and this is an area that instills confidence in her, where she feels good about herself and strives for excellence! Unfortunately, her school does not have a strong visual arts curriculum. The School of Visual Arts program can give her the tools and experience she will need to believe she does have what it takes to gain acceptance into an art college, and give her the confidence to believe she is smart and capable enough to achieve anything she puts her mind to! It would be a dream come true, and the opportunity of a lifetime!

NAME: Roiza Sandel
AGE: 12
TOWN: Monroe, NY
CAMP: HASC Brooklyn
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Danielle McBrian
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: Roiza has been going to camp since she is 5 years old. She loves being with her peers and gets to enjoy the 6 weeks of constant happiness.

NAME: Holly Marie Maio
AGE: 9
TOWN: Accord, NY
CAMP: Town of Rochester Youth Department Summer Program
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Joseph Higgins
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: Holly's older twin sister has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and has been able to go to camp but because of Holly's diagnosis she could not attend the same camp. She is old enough now to enjoy camp and as shy. She enjoys being outside. Mom is single and this grant would help to send her little girl to camp.

NAME: Samantha Drummond
AGE: 7
TOWN: Middletown, NY
CAMP: Braeside Camp
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Marcelo Lancman
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: She needs to socialize and work with peers.

NAME: Karon S. Murray
AGE: 18
TOWN: Stamford, CT
CAMP: EFCT Camp Courage
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Robert Fryer
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: (Karon would like to go to camp this summer)…to have fun, have a good time, and also to get to know new people.

NAME: Jamie Rifenburgh
AGE: 10
TOWN: Rhinebeck, NY
CAMP: Summer Camp at Oakwood Friends
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Joseph Higgins
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: Having the scholarship to apply toward the cost of this camp would make this possible for us to send her.

NAME: Marshall Wilbur
AGE: 16
TOWN: Noank, CT
CAMP: EFCT Camp Courage
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Francine Testa
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: This is a tremendous opportunity for our son Marshall to experience overnight camp, engage with other children, and participate in activities without his family. Marshall has Lennox-Gastaut and cannot be left alone. At Camp Courage, Marshall is cared for in an ideal setting with an understanding, very supportive staff.

NAME: Kristen Parks
AGE: 14
TOWN: Milford, CT
CAMP: EFCT Camp Courage
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Richard Mattson
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: I would like my daughter Kristen to go to Camp Courage in Hebron, CT because this is one thing she enjoys doing. She loves doing arts and crafts, camp out, special guests, dances, and just being herself there. She is not afraid to be herself. Her year is not as interactive with activities like this, with people she can relate to. She looks forward to it every year.

NAME: Kyle Collins
AGE: 18
TOWN: Milford, CT
CAMP: Camp Horizons
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Peter McAllister
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: Camp Horizons has boating, horseback riding and drama. We tie dye shirts and sing songs. We have a dance on Friday nights and I have to get dressed up. I like sports and swimming. I went last summer and hope to go again this summer.

NAME: Christopher Alves
AGE: 7
TOWN: Middletown, NY
CAMP: Middletown Parks & Recreation Sports Camp
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Marcelo Lancman
INFORMATION RELEASE: YES
APPLICATION COMMENT: (I would like to) meet friends; learn social skills, new physical games and skills.

NAME: Olivia N. Harper
AGE: 20
TOWN: Hopewell Junction, NY
CAMP: Camp Sunrise @ Camp Warwick
NEUROLOGIST: Dr. Joseph Higgins
INFORMATION RELEASE: Yes
APPLICATION COMMENT: I want to go to camp this summer because it is fun. I meet a lot of new friends at camp. We have fun swimming in the pool together at camp. We play fun games together. My favorite is the dance and the talent show. I love the music and you get to see what people like to do in the talent show. The counselors are so nice and friendly and they are also fun to hang out with. Please help me to go to camp so I can get out of the house and away from my family. I want to take care of myself at camp. I want to have a ton of fun at camp this summer. (PS) My sister is going to college so I want to go to camp.