Purple Day is an annual event celebrated on March 26th to raise awareness about epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Purple Day was founded in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a young girl from Canada who has epilepsy, with the goal of increasing public understanding of epilepsy and reducing the stigma associated with the condition.
On Purple Day, people are encouraged to wear purple and participate in events and activities that promote epilepsy awareness. This may include sharing personal stories about living with epilepsy, participating in educational programs about epilepsy, and fundraising for epilepsy research and support services.
Purple Day has become a global movement, with people in countries around the world participating in activities to raise awareness about epilepsy on March 26th. The color purple was chosen as the symbol of epilepsy awareness because it represents the international color for epilepsy.
Overall, Purple Day is an important opportunity to educate people about epilepsy and to promote understanding and support for individuals and families affected by this condition.
