Every Picture Tells A Story, Particularly for Those With Epilepsy

Expressions of Courage(R) Art Contest for People with Epilepsy Now Accepting
Entries

TITUSVILLE, N.J., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The definition of art has been
debated for centuries, with most agreeing that art means something different
to everyone. For people living with epilepsy, art can be a self-expressive,
visual demonstration of how it feels to live with this serious neurological
condition.

Expressions of Courage(R) is a national contest for people with epilepsy. From
a finger painting on a sheet of paper to an intricate drawing on a canvas, art
provides an opportunity for those with epilepsy to vibrantly convey how they
live with the condition. The contest helps showcase the talent and
inspiration of people across the country living with epilepsy.

Contest sponsor Ortho-McNeil Neurologics(R), Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Inc, in partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation, invites
people with epilepsy of all ages to share their artwork. The contest will be
open for entries from May 11, 2009 through August 28, 2009. A panel of
epilepsy advocates, art industry representatives and healthcare experts will
serve as contest judges and announce the winning artwork in November. Entries
are judged based on creativity and the ability to bring to life the
experiences of living with epilepsy.

"Every piece submitted to Expressions of Courage(R) tells a different story,
one may feature images to describe what it feels like to have a seizure, while
another demonstrates hope for a cure," said Eric R. Hargis, president and CEO
of the Epilepsy Foundation. "Without a doubt, creating these entries is a very
personal experience for participants, providing a personal platform for them
to share what they go through every day."

Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, affecting
more than 50 million people worldwide. As many as 200,000 Americans are
diagnosed for the first time each year. Epilepsy produces seizures, which
happen when a brief, strong surge of electrical activity affects part or all
of the brain. The condition can develop at any time in life, but there is a
particular susceptibility in young children and the elderly. Currently, there
is no cure for epilepsy; however, medications help control seizure activity in
the majority of people with this condition. It is important for people with
epilepsy to be proactive in working with their healthcare providers to
determine the most effective treatment plan.

Contest Details:
Artwork may be created in ink, pencil, crayon, paint or a combination of these
materials and must be on paper or board no larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches.
Contest entries will be categorized into three age groups: children ages 12
years old and younger; teens age 13 to 17; and adults 18 years of age and
older. Multiple submissions will be accepted.

Winners will be highlighted on the Expressions of Courage(R) Web site. A few
winning pieces will also be chosen by curators from the Society for the Arts
in Healthcare for display in a traveling art exhibition comprised of more than
20 winning entries from the past seven contests.

Please send original artwork and a completed entry form to:

Expressions of Courage(R)
389 Pittstown Road
Pittstown, NJ 08867

To download the Expressions of Courage(R) entry form and review the rules and
regulations, click here (link to
http://www.expressionsofcourage.com/rules/rules.html), or call the Contest
Help Line at 800-224-4935 with questions.

Expressions of Courage(R) is a program developed and funded by Ortho-McNeil
Neurologics(R), Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, in
partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation.

About the Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation, a national non-profit with affiliated organizations
throughout the United States, has led the fight against epilepsy since 1968.
The Foundation's goals are to ensure that people with seizures are able to
participate in all life experiences; and prevent, control and cure epilepsy
through services, education, advocacy and research, so not another moment is
lost to seizures. For additional information, please visit
www.epilepsyfoundation.org.

About Ortho-McNeil Neurologics(R)
Headquartered in Titusville, NJ, Ortho-McNeil Neurologics(R), Division of
Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, focuses exclusively on providing
solutions that improve neurological health. The company has products for
Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and acute and preventive migraine treatment.
Ortho-McNeil Neurologics(R), in conjunction with internal and external
research partners, continues to explore new opportunities to develop solutions
for unmet healthcare needs in neurology. For more information, visit
www.OrthoMcNeilNeurologics.com.

Krystal Loewe Tricia Geoghegan
GolinHarris Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc.
312-729-4453 609-730-3746
kloewe@golinharris.com tgeogheg@its.jnj.com

SOURCE Ortho-McNeil Neurologics

Tricia Geoghegan of Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc., +1-609-730-3746,
tgeogheg@its.jnj.com; or Krystal Loewe of GolinHarris, +1-312-729-4453,
kloewe@golinharris.com, for Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc.