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How Your Purple Day Fundraising Makes a Difference
See how Purple Day fundraising supports young people with epilepsy - from specialist support and youth voice to schools, awareness and research.
I’ve found purpose through my pain
Emma-Louise turned trauma from epilepsy, bullying and loss into hope—writing a book to support others and raise awareness through Jo’s story.
Voices in Purple: How Tate turned Purple Day into something bigger
A 9-year-old fundraiser shows how Purple Day, 26 Miles in 26 Days, and one school going purple can help children with epilepsy feel seen.
Why purple? The story behind the colour of epilepsy awareness
Find out why purple is used for epilepsy awareness, what Purple Day is, and how wearing purple helps people feel seen, supported and hopeful together.
Workplace guide to celebrating Purple Day
Purple Day helps workplaces raise epilepsy awareness, support children and families, and start important conversations about inclusion and wellbeing.
I spotted the signs - and spoke up
Discover 12-year-old Lucy and her mum's journey with epilepsy, and how Lucy's experience helped her recognise the symptoms of a seizure in a classmate.
Lights, Camera, Misconception
Hollywood often misrepresents seizures, fuelling myths about epilepsy. Discover what films get wrong and why accurate portrayal matters.
Protecting my dignity during seizures – What I want schools to know
Paige shares how dignity, understanding and quick, calm support during seizures helped her feel safe and included, and what every school needs to get right.
I want to be the advocate I never had
Having epilepsy since infancy, Emma is now seven years seizure-free and a dedicated advocate for young people who lack community.
Owning Purple Day
Dian explains why Purple Day matters, sharing their experience of epilepsy at school and how speaking up builds awareness, kindness and confidence.