OWC Announces Sponsorship of Epilepsy Foundation and Netathon on May 6th

WOODSTOCK, Ill., May 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC, a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, has announced that they will serve as the official technology partner of the Epilepsy Foundation and their "Talk About It for Epilepsy" Netathon, taking place on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

"Epilepsy affects three million people in the U.S. and 65 million worldwide," said Larry O'Connor, founder and chief executive of OWC. "We at OWC are happy that our technology will help give the Epilepsy Foundation the opportunity to make this year's Netathon an unparalleled success, and are proud to support the organization and the ongoing work it does to make a critical difference in the lives of so many people."

On May 6, the Epilepsy Foundation and actor/philanthropist Greg Grunberg will host "Talk About it for Epilepsy", the Foundation's online, streaming event. The eight-hour Netathon will bring together celebrities, local Epilepsy Foundations, and epilepsy and seizure experts, talking about key epilepsy-related topics to spread awareness and raise funds for epilepsy. The event will take place in Los Angeles and will be available on CBS and Epilepsy Foundation digital properties, livestreamed on epilepsy.com, YouTube, TalkAboutIt.org, Twitch.tv (an Amazon company), and CBSlocal.com/epilepsy. Viewers can use and follow the hashtag: #Netathon2017 during the event to engage with the online community.

About the Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation, a national non-profit with nearly 50 local organizations throughout the U.S., has led the fight against seizures since 1968. The Foundation is an unwavering ally for individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. The Foundation works to ensure that people with seizures have the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest potential. For additional information, please visit epilepsy.com.  "Like" the Epilepsy Foundation on Facebook at facebook.com/epilepsyfoundationofamerica. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/epilepsyfdn.  

About OWC
Having served the Apple community worldwide since 1988, OWC has become the reliable manufacturer and upgrade provider of choice for Apple and PC enthusiasts with its vast catalog of accessories, storage, and memory upgrades for nearly every Mac made in the last decade. Recognized for award-winning customer service, OWC provides extensive U.S.-based technical support for Mac and PC users around the world and comprehensive step-by-step installation and support videos. 

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