Also known as Epilepsy Awareness Day, Purple Day is celebrated on March 26, every year. The purpose behind the celebration of this day is to raise awareness As per the reports by National Today, there are 3.5 million people in the US who suffer from epilepsy, while nearly 50 million people across the globe
Now you must be thinking what is Epilepsy? Let us make it easy to understand
Epilepsy is a tendency to have seizures ( uncontrolled electrical disturbance) that begin in the brain. More than 40 different types of seizures have been trance or a confused state. It’s the fourth most common neurological disorder after migraines, strokes, and Alzheimer’s.
History of the Purple Day
The commemoration of the Epilepsy Awareness Day first started with an event which was organized by Cassidy Megan from Nova Scotia, Canada, on 26 March 2008. organized an event where people could learn, engage and support the move.
In 2009, the Anita Kaufmann Foundation partnered with the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia to launch Purple Day. The event has brought more collective attention participated in Purple Day events that same year.
Importance of the Day
This day helps raise awareness and collect funds for the research and advancement in the treatment process for epilepsy. The color purple is liked by more than 40% of people and it is a color for humanity.