Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in more than 85 countries on all continents participated in Purple Day!
www.purpleday.org
Epilepsy is neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness.
On March 26th take a few minutes to learn about a condition that can affect anyone – one that impacts 1 in 100 people worldwide. Here’s a link to the Mayo Clinic where you can learn more!
