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Wear purple on 26 March and encourage others to do the same.
For more information about how you can support your local member of Epilepsy Australia and for updates on Purple Day events:
Cassidy Megan started Purple Day because she wanted to tell everyone about epilepsy, especially that all seizures are not the same and that people with epilepsy are ordinary people just like everyone else. She also wanted kids with epilepsy to know that they are not alone.
Before starting Purple Day, Cassidy said "I was afraid to tell people about my epilepsy because I thought they would make fun of me. After the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia did a presentation in my class, I started to talk with the other kids about my seizures. That is when I decided to become a spokesperson for kids with epilepsy. I called it Purple Day after the international colour for epilepsy lavender."
Epilepsy Australia and its state-based member organisations are the official Australian partners of Purple Day, joining up with other epilepsy organisations from across the globe including Canada, USA, UK and South Africa to make Purple Day even bigger.
In 2010, over 100,000 students, worldwide wore purple on 26 March with hundreds of workplaces and organisations (including Epilepsy Australia) joining the campaign, wearing purple to work and hosting Purple Day events and promotions.
Epilepsy Australia would like to thank all those who participated this year increasing awareness of epilepsy within their communities.
With your help 2012 promises to be an even bigger year!
Epilepsy Australia National Help Line 1300 852 8653
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