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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.
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.
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.
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.