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True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
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.
Epilepsy changed our lives, now I’m fighting back
When her daughter Neli was diagnosed with epilepsy, Alwen turned hope into action—raising £1,200 through Young Epilepsy’s Walk 100 Miles Challenge. Join her journey
Why I ran the Manchester Marathon for Young Epilepsy
Sam found strength through marathon training after her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis, raising £3,000 and hope with Young Epilepsy’s support.
I ran the marathon for my brother
Discover why Jack ran the London Marathon for his brother Sam, raising £750 for Young Epilepsy and showing love, support, and hope through every mile.
Poetry became my therapy
After her epilepsy diagnosis, Becca has used her lifelong passion for poetry and performance to develop tools for living with her condition. Read her story.
I’m seizure-free and helping others
Laura's journey took her from a place of isolation living with seizures to becoming seizure-free and helping adults with learning difficulties.
Liberty’s Story: Finding hope through surgery
From 30 seizures a day to living life fully – discover Liberty’s remarkable epilepsy journey and the breakthroughs that changed everything.
From absence to presence: how I overcame my seizures
Miles is seizure-free and lives life to the full. Getting here, however, was an inspiring journey to overcome the pressures and triggers of alcohol and drugs.
Diagnosis, Doubt, and Determination: Lexi’s Story
Lexi’s epilepsy journey: from missed signs to diagnosis, challenges at school, and family resilience. Learn how support can make a difference - read her story!
Don't be afraid - give your child a voice
Lisa thought she was losing her son Xavier when she witnessed his first seizure. Since then, her family has overcome challenges and is looking to the future.