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PeopleAs we work towards public awareness and support for families living with epilepsy, it is the dedicated and passionate individuals that keep us moving forward. Board of Directors
National Spokesperson
Hunter Tylo Hunter Tylo stars as Dr. Taylor Hayes, a psychiatrist whose life has been intertwined with the lives and loves of the Forrester and the Marone families, and who is currently engaged to her arch nemesis’ (Brooke Logan) son, on The Bold and the Beautiful. A former tomboy who broke horses, roped cattle and trained guard dogs, Tylo is widely considered one of the most beautiful women on television. She has been featured on the cover of TV Guide as one of the sexiest women in daytime and in People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 1993 and in 1998. Raised in the Texas countryside, Tylo once spent her allowance on a mail-order alligator and considered becoming a veterinarian. She had to give up a scholarship, however, to raise a child and soon moved to Dallas to pursue modeling and commercial work. Tylo gained valuable theatrical experience in the plays of Neil Simon and others, and earned her first movie role in the movie-of-the-week License to Kill. In 1985, Tylo became the street waif Robin McCall for three years on All My Children. A role on Days of Our Lives followed, with Tylo playing the wicked Marina Toscano. When she joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful in 1990, Tylo garnered the distinction of having played major roles on daytime dramas on all three major networks. Tylo has made guest appearances on such television series as Dallas, The Family Channel’s Zorro, Diagnosis Murder and Burke’s Law. She starred in the worldwide hit mini-series The Maharaja’s Daughter, which was shot in India and Canada, and more recently, Hammerhead: Shark Frenzy for the Sci-Fi Channel. She also released a best-selling autobiography, Making a Miracle. Commercial work has always been plentiful for Tylo, who has represented such companies as Canada Dry, Nissan, Naturalizer, and Cover Girl and Pantene. An accomplished equestrienne bareback rider, Tylo currently resides in Southern California. Tylo has four children, Chris, Izabella, katya, and Michael, “Mickey,” who passed away in 2007, at age 19, after suffering an epileptic seizure. Hunter has since joined forces with AEOF in a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of seizure disorders and to educate the public on first-aid tips for someone experiencing a seizure.
Medical Advisors
Dedicated VolunteersEach month we host meetings at the Edgebrook Public Library, in Chicago. We have the privilege to be surrounded by uniquely talented, dedicated and passionate people, all willing to help change the face of epilepsy. Some have experienced epilepsy in their own families and some have been touched by our Emmett. They attend our meetings, share our passion, bring great ideas and plans to execute them, and have been here from the beginning.
First Annual Wings of Hope BenefitIt would be impossible to list everyone who helped Epilepsy Outreach launch our First Annual Wings of Hope Benefit. We are very fortunate to have such a wide variety of talent and expertise in our ever expanding circle. Together we are changing the face of epilepsy! The social butterflies acknowledgment: Lauren McTigue, Chairperson of this beautifully done, successful event. Dave Merrill and Brian Cozad, for their ingenuity and team work in the creation of the invitation, posters and printing. Diana Leyden manager of the invitation list. Leah Heneghan and Kara Donaldson, Ad Sponsorship and Event Program. Cindy McKay, Collette McGill, and Kelly Schwarck, event host crew. The Leyden clan: Brendan, Tracy, Tricia, Diana, Jennifer and Margaret; Walter and Barbara Dougan, and Cathy and Erin Platt, as the Silent Auction Committee. Alisa Leyden, Cindy McTigue and Becky Keane, for end of night checkout. Katie Merrill, for her pleasing personality and keeping us on track as our committee organizer. Dawn O’Farrell, for creating an on-line organizational system to track daily updates. Katie Merrill and Dawn O’Farrell directed our First Annual Change the Face Race, 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Thank you all!
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There is a 10 percent chance that anyone will experience a seizure in his or her lifetime. Dr. Roy Sucholeiki, MD |
