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Every mile is for Henry
After Henry was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood epilepsy, mum Georgia is walking 100 miles to raise awareness and help families feel less alone.
From diagnosis to Purple Day: Our school community for epilepsy awareness
Discover how a Cumbria primary school used Purple Day to raise epilepsy awareness, helping pupils learn, show support and feel included.
Why I walked 100 miles before brain surgery
Read how Lev walked 100 miles for Young Epilepsy before brain surgery, raising over £10,000 and finding focus during a difficult time.
Finding Hope with Young Epilepsy: Jamie’s Journey to CarFest Ambassador
Discover how Young Epilepsy supported Jamie through severe seizures to becoming seizure‑free and a CarFest ambassador, raising awareness for children with epilepsy.
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.
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
Belonging at school when you have epilepsy
School should feel safe and inclusive. Discover how belonging helps young people with epilepsy thrive and what teachers and parents can do to support it.
Putting young people at the heart of our health information
Our health information provides clear guidance from real experiences, tailored to young people. Find out more how we do health information differently.
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.