Schaffer is a person with epilepsy and special needs since the age of 9-years-old. His parents divorced when he was 13-years-old. The family is known to the Epilepsy Care Group (Singapore) and has been receiving support since 2013. Schaffer has a younger sister, and the family of three stay together with the aunt.

Growing up living with epilepsy and being a slow learner was not easy as he was often made fun of when he had an epileptic seizure. Schaffer has always wanted to be accepted by his peers for what he is, with or without epilepsy; but society can be unkind at times. After completing his secondary school education, Schaffer had no further avenue to explore except to join the workforce. Looking for a job for someone with epilepsy and special needs was not an easy task.

Epilepsy Care Group (Singapore) has always been assisting persons with epilepsy and their families. We have supported Schaffer and his mother in managing his epilepsy which occurs every week. We also managed to secure a job for Schaffer and conduct periodic follow-up at his workplace to engage his colleagues in the care plan. Schaffer also subsequently joined our Group's dragon boat team to boost his self-esteem and confidence. He is full of enthusiasm when he attends the weekly training. He also tries to keep fit by working out at the Group's gym, set up specially for people with epilepsy.

Help us today to make a difference to the lives of Schaffer and many individuals living with epilepsy.