“The Power of One Dram” initiative sums up the program of the April month, as a result of which AMD 3,913,063 gathered will be directed by the beneficiary “4090” fund to the provision of tuition fees for students participating in the four-day and 44-day wars, giving the opportunity to a hundred of young people to change their quality of life through education.

“Besides the direct support to the fund, we support the beneficiaries of the fund for the second time already. In other words, the graduates of the 2023-2024 school year and the most active students, beneficiaries of the fund, will receive idplus gift cards in the amount of AMD 40,000 each, with which they can make purchases at all points of sale where there is a possibility to pay with Idram. We fully hope that with this money, students will be able to purchase the books they need and further deepen their knowledge in their chosen field,” said Tatevik Vardevanyan, head of the communications unit of Idram and IDBank.

The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization that deals with the diagnosis, provision of medication and treatment of children with epilepsy.

It’s already the second time that The Power of One Dram has supported these funds. According to Tatevik Vardevanyan, this comes from the fact that the CSR programs of companies are based not only on the objective, but also on the continuity.

“The “Road of Life” charitable organization provides children diagnosed with epilepsy with the medication and services that cannot be obtained within the framework of the government procurement. In this regard, any support directly affects the quality of life of the beneficiary children and their families, and this is of utmost importance, because the best environment for overcoming the problems of children with this diagnosis is a warm family atmosphere. Thanks to this invaluable support, our foundation also had the opportunity to implement long-awaited and planned charitable events and projects” says Elena Baghdasaryan.

Good deeds make a person happy, and it is much easier to do them with us: just make all your payments with the Idram&IDBank application, IDBanking.am online platform, Idram and IDBank terminals, and for each payment you make, the companies will donate one dram to good causes.

THE COMPANIES ARE SUPERVISED BY CBA

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Preventive therapy implies minimization of provoking factors. For example, if light is a trigger, you can use a small TV, avoid computer games, and wear glasses with dark lenses.

Biofeedback therapy has some positive results, but no physical therapy can replace drug treatment.

Research shows that physical exercises can prevent the development of epileptic seizures.

It is interesting,
Some dogs, called epileptic dogs, can help during or after a seizure. There are assumptions that dogs can anticipate an epileptic seizure.

If epilepsy cannot be well controlled with conventional therapy, the addition of other medications, such as cannabidiol in children, is recommended.

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But how to find it?

The epileptoid center is no different from other healthy parts of the brain, it just has epiactivity.

To solve the problem, special very thin electrodes are inserted into the brain before surgery, with which, first, the epileptogenic focus is caught, EEG is performed, and then, with the installed electrodes, without performing an open operation, they simply burn the focus, which reaches the size of approximately 1 cm, and release the patient. from convulsive seizures, or significantly reduce their activity throughout life, as a result of minimally invasive intervention.

As a result, the patient avoids open surgery. This is one of the most modern surgeries today.

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Continue to take your medication regularly, always following your doctor’s recommendations. Never change the dosage or stop taking your medication on your own under any circumstances. The consequences of not treating can be worse than mediation can cause. Because of this, the specialist will try to have a lower percentage of the medication to control the seizures, and in addition, reduce it to one type of medication.

The specialist will prescribe the best drugs to control epilepsy so that the pregnancy goes as normal and does not endanger the baby’s health as much as possible.

In general, breastfeeding is allowed and even recommended, it is beneficial for both the mother and the baby. However, it is preferable to take the medicine after breastfeeding.

In addition, you should observe possible changes in your child, and if you notice drowsiness, contact your doctor.

A healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby…

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This is exactly what they teach children with epilepsy and their family members at the Way of Life charitable foundation.

If a person has the love of life, everything is possible. This is probably one of the best insecticides. Children with epilepsy can lead a full life: attend kindergarten, school, enter university, get married and enjoy life. It is only necessary to be under the supervision of a neurologist and take the prescribed drugs. Our specialists work tirelessly to help children with epilepsy.

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The initiative began with Cassidy Megan, a 9-year-old girl from Canada living with epilepsy.
By the age of nine, she had already faced the stigma, prejudice, and discrimination that people with epilepsy often experience from both adults and peers.

To challenge the myths and misconceptions surrounding the condition, Cassidy set out to raise awareness about epilepsy, emphasizing that epilepsy does not mean intellectual disability, it is not a life sentence, and people with epilepsy deserve to live free from discrimination.

Today, epilepsy is one of the most widespread chronic neurological disorders in the world.

Since then, March 26 has been marked across countries as a day to raise awareness about the condition and to educate people on how to provide first aid for those experiencing seizures.

On this day, charity events, fairs, concerts, and sports activities are organized around the world to raise funds for people who live with epilepsy and struggle daily not only with their condition but with the social stigma attached to it.

Many of the world’s most famous landmarks are lit up in purple, the international color of epilepsy, which is known to have a calming effect on the nervous system.

In Armenia, around 5,000 children are currently battling epilepsy.
They are strong, resilient, and brave.

70% of them have the potential to recover and live full lives — if they receive the necessary medications and timely diagnostic support.

We hold onto hope and faith that one day, the stereotypes and myths about epilepsy will disappear, and we will not stop working until that day comes.

Hard times will pass. With hope and faith, we will keep moving forward, guided by our motto:

“Epilepsy — Out of the Shadows.”

The “Way of Life” Charitable Foundation is the only foundation in Armenia dedicated to addressing the health needs of children with epilepsy and other complex neurological conditions.

We support children by providing access to medications, diagnostic testing (such as MRI, EEG, PET-CT, and genetic analyses), and surgical interventions when needed.

Sadly, the number of children with epilepsy in Armenia is very high. At just one medical center — “Arabkir” Medical Complex — over 4,000 children are registered, many of whom live in severe social conditions and lack basic financial and psychological support.

The costs of treatment and diagnostics are extremely high, making it an unreachable dream for many families. Around 60-65% of our beneficiaries are children of single mothers, many of whom are unable to work as they must care for their child full-time.

Our mission is to ensure that every child receives access to modern medical care, including genetic testing and effective treatment, based on their individual needs.

Our beneficiaries are children with epilepsy and other serious neurological disorders — children who want to live, fight, overcome, and smile at the world. They deserve to live a full life, just like other children their age.

Epilepsy is a treatable condition, often completely curable, and with the help of modern medications, it can be effectively managed and controlled.

The “Way of Life” Foundation was founded by Yelena Baghdasaryan, whose son was diagnosed with epilepsy and overcame it, in collaboration with Dr. Biana Gagiki Sukhudyan, Head of the Neurology and Epileptology Service at Arabkir Medical Complex.

The name “Way of Life” reflects the long and challenging journey children with epilepsy must walk.
A journey that is fragile and difficult…
A journey toward life.

Neither the field of pediatric neurology, nor the foundation itself, currently receives government support. Yet the number of children in need is large, and the number of sponsors is limited.

That is why we organize events, social and charity campaigns (such as auctions, concerts, exhibitions, etc.) — to raise funds and draw attention to the health challenges faced by children with epilepsy and other neurological conditions.

One of our primary goals is also to raise public awareness about epilepsy and to challenge the deeply rooted stereotypes in society.

You can now support us through Telcell terminals.
In the “Charitable Organizations” section, look for our logo. By clicking on it, you can donate directly— with no service fee.

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