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Dave Preston's Epilepsy Journey in SBS Doc

Published 23 hours ago
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Dave Preston, a former MasterChef contestant, shares his personal journey in the SBS documentary The Hospital: In the Deep End. Working in various wards, he reflects on his brothers sudden death from SUDEP, a rare epilepsy complication. Despite the stigma surrounding epilepsy, Preston advocates for increased research and funding, as over 200,000 Australians live with epilepsy, with over 170 deaths annually. His brothers passing also inspired his late mothers charity and led him to Australia for a fresh start. The experience has deepened his respect for healthcare workers and reaffirmed his values.

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