Governor Rell Eliminates Funding for Epilepsy Programs Take Action!
Action Needed
Special message from Linda Wallace, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
Dear Epilepsy Advocates:
I have just learned Governor Rell has eliminated all of our state funding ($55,000) from the Department of Social Services budget.
This action was taken because of a shortfall in projected revenue.
Since the legislative session has ended, the only recourse we have is to contact the Governor's office and urge her to reinstate our funding.
I will be attending a hearing this week where the Department of Social Services will testify before the Appropriations Committee regarding these cuts. I plan to attend and to talk with as many people as I can about the need for this funding. Unfortunately we will not have an opportunity to testify.
That is why it is really important for you to put pressure on the Governor's office by calling, e-mailing, or both.
Let her know you are concerned with our loss of funding and let her know why.
Take Action »
Call: Governor's office -- (860) 566 4840
Write: use this page to email Governor Rell
Our message »
People with epilepsy have unique service needs and rely on the Epilepsy Foundation Connecticut for information, education, recreation and support. [NOTE: Here you can personalize your message by talking about how the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut has helped you with epilepsy, e.g. education in your child's school, a support group, information, summer camp, etc.]
It's unfortunate that the Governor's cuts included eliminating the entire line item for people with epilepsy. People with epilepsy are a vulnerable population and depend on this funding even more during these tough economic times.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut works hard to raise money from a variety of resources; the state spends only 50 cents per person.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Linda Wallace
Executive Director
Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
386 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457-3360
(860) 346-1924
(800) 899-3745
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Action Needed
Special message from Linda Wallace, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
Dear Epilepsy Advocates:
I have just learned Governor Rell has eliminated all of our state funding ($55,000) from the Department of Social Services budget.
This action was taken because of a shortfall in projected revenue.
Since the legislative session has ended, the only recourse we have is to contact the Governor's office and urge her to reinstate our funding.
I will be attending a hearing this week where the Department of Social Services will testify before the Appropriations Committee regarding these cuts. I plan to attend and to talk with as many people as I can about the need for this funding. Unfortunately we will not have an opportunity to testify.
That is why it is really important for you to put pressure on the Governor's office by calling, e-mailing, or both.
Let her know you are concerned with our loss of funding and let her know why.
Take Action »
Call: Governor's office -- (860) 566 4840
Write: use this page to email Governor Rell
Our message »
People with epilepsy have unique service needs and rely on the Epilepsy Foundation Connecticut for information, education, recreation and support. [NOTE: Here you can personalize your message by talking about how the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut has helped you with epilepsy, e.g. education in your child's school, a support group, information, summer camp, etc.]
It's unfortunate that the Governor's cuts included eliminating the entire line item for people with epilepsy. People with epilepsy are a vulnerable population and depend on this funding even more during these tough economic times.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut works hard to raise money from a variety of resources; the state spends only 50 cents per person.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Linda Wallace
Executive Director
Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
386 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457-3360
(860) 346-1924
(800) 899-3745
If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from us, please click here.