TV 'Hero' Joins Other Heroes from Around the Country to Educate and Celebrate Inspiring Stories from the Community of People with Epilepsy

SEATTLE, Dec. 6 Greg Grunberg -- film and television actorand star of the hit television series "Heroes" -- has a real life hero, his12-year-old son, Jake, who has been living with epilepsy, a commonneurological condition, for 5 years. Greg was joined by Epilepsy Advocatesfrom around the country at the L.I.V.E. event in Seattle, WA to share theirstories and educate and provide support to the community of people living withepilepsy in Seattle.

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Greg has joined forces with other families through UCB's Epilepsy Advocateprogram, with a shared mission to encourage people living with epilepsy torefuse to be defined by it, and to expect and demand the best care.

About The Epilepsy Advocate Program

The Epilepsy Advocate program aims to encourage people living withepilepsy to interact with other people who have had similar experiences, tolearn from one another and to make positive changes in each other's lives. Theprogram is also designed to inspire people living with epilepsy to expect anddemand the best care. It is sponsored by global biopharmaceutical leader, UCB,Inc., as part of the company's commitment to families living with epilepsy.Visit www.epilepsyadvocate.com for more information on the Epilepsy Advocateprogram and to learn about more resources available to people living withepilepsy and their caregivers.Laura Finely T 212.886.2258 M 610.442.4648 [email protected]

SOURCE Epilepsy Advocate

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