Purple Day is a celebration aimed at raising worldwide awareness of epilepsy, a condition that affects over 65 million people globally. Cassidy Megan, a nine-year-old from Canada, founded Purple Day in 2008. Cassidy’s efforts were supported by the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS). Lavender is the international colour for epilepsy and is also a colour that symbolises solitude. This led to purple being the colour of choice for this celebration. Anybody interested in supporting Purple Day can become an ‘Ambassador of Purple’. This role involves wearing purple and spreading awareness of epilepsy in your community and to friends and family. Alternatively, dress in purple and hold a purple-themed fund-raising event in aid of either EANS, The Anita Kaufman Foundation or any other charity supporting epilepsy awareness. Most importantly, take the time to increase your own awareness about the effects of epilepsy on people’s lives.
My cousin, same age as me, had epilepsy as a teen and could not get a job. . Eventually he applied for a job leaving out the fact he was epileptic and got it. Hurrah! Problem was he then had a fit at work, tho fortunately in the toilets and was able to say he had slipped over. For many years though he struggled. I would hope that people today are better understood and catered for. This openness can help so people around know what to do and also lessen the stress of worrying about being ‘found out’ .
Becky my better half has epilepsy it's horrible to see her fitting, thankfully because of her new medication it's only once or twice a year
