In partnership with the Child Neuroscience Center of Philippine Children Medical Center (PCMC), HI-Eisai implemented a way to better understand the situation of children with epilepsy as well as their parents and caregivers. There may be a lack of awareness of this condition in the community as patients look physically normal, but they experience hard-to-control seizures that impair their quality of life.
Brush for Freedom (BFF) was developed so we can continuously support the patients and their families in their journey to seizure freedom.
Engaging with Young Epilepsy Patients
To be able to interact with patients and their families, a fun and creative painting session for the children was set in place, “Paint Your Feelings, Dreams and Future”. The activity fostered creativity and self-esteem, and gave the children the opportunity to freely express their thoughts and feelings.
After the activity, the most artistic and expressive artwork was recognized and featured in HI-Eisai’s internal forum along with the child’s story. The paintings were also showcased in the seizure diary provided to our partner healthcare professionals to increase awareness and encourage proper management of epilepsy.
Encouraging Patients to Interact with Each Other
“Shake It Off” is a fun-filled activity where patients socialized with one another through games, dancing, and singing to celebrate their oneness in their journey to seizure freedom. Parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and HI-Eisai members also engaged through a simple fellowship.