Be Part of the
Movement
Purpledayss is more than just a brand, its a growing movement focused on Epilepsy and inclusion. There is so much you can do to be involved and help the epilepsy community​ and we cant do it alone. encourages both awareness and involvement over the world each year. Here are some of the many ways you can help others and spread awareness for epilepsy.
What can you do?
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Learn more about epilepsy​
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Learn or teach seizure first aid
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Support charities and small businesses
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Join in awareness events
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Follow us on social media
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Wear purple or a ribbon or Epilepsy merch
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Get involved or volunteer
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Honour and remember loved ones
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Hold an event or purple party
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Tell your work or school about Epilepsy
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Book Purpledayss to speak
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Do a fun fundraising activity
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Donate to Purpledayss to help support
Purple Day on the 26th of march is a brilliant opportunity for any educational place including schools where you can all come together to teach and fundraise for epilepsy. You could help make a real difference in some peoples lives. You could very easily just show your support by dressing up in purple and taking part in purple activities.
If you need any help participating in a event young epilepsy have some amazing resources for all ages which can help you during your fundraising or learning experience.
Support & Resources
This page brings together trusted epilepsy resources, support tools, and organisations that may help individuals, families, and communities. It is designed to support understanding, awareness, and connection whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting someone, or simply looking to learn more.
Providing good communication skills and following the Equality Act will help the school, adult, child and their parents feel more comfortable. Please share this guide with your school or work environment to help others understand more. Epilepsy can affect learning and working in multiple ways including:
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Seizure-related factors e.g. tiredness
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Side effects of anti-seizure medications
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Having epilepsy co-occurring conditions, including emotional disorders
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Psychological and psychosocial issues
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The underlying cause of their epilepsy
Some of my favourite epilepsy charities and their websites are linked down below, to help you find some more information and support!
Wish to do more?