26 Ways to Fundraise for Purple Day

Get ready for a month-long purple extravaganza! From 1 March to Purple Day on 26 March, we've lined up 26 fantastic ways to fundraise for Young Epilepsy. 

Whether it's getting your school involved, donning purple costumes, lighting up landmarks, or hosting quiz nights, there's a vibrant and engaging activity for each day. Join us in this purple journey, where every effort counts towards raising awareness and funds for Young Epilepsy. 

Let's make each day leading up to Purple Day a celebration of compassion, creativity, and community spirit. 

Join #TeamPossible today. Get involved, go purple, and make a lasting impact!

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1. 26 miles in 26 days

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1. 26 miles in 26 days

Walk, run or push your miles between 1st March and Purple Day on the 26th March. Join #TeamPossible with the 26 miles in 26 days Challenge for Purple Day and help raise life changing funds. You can show children and young people with epilepsy that we’re on their team.

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2. Get your school involved

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2. Get your school involved

Rally your schoolmates to dive into Purple Day fundraising for Young Epilepsy.

We can provide you with all sorts of cool resources like wordsearches, quizzes, or even enter our competition for designing a new t-shirt!

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3. Go Purple

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3. Go Purple

Rock that radiant purple! Whether it's wearing purple threads, donning a funky purple costume, or rocking a purple hairdo, let's cause a purple haze this Purple Day.

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4. Light it up Purple

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4. Light it up Purple

Let's paint the town purple! Light up buildings and landmarks with vibrant purple hues, shouting out our support for epilepsy awareness and raising important funds.

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5. Bake Purple

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5. Bake Purple

Stir up some purple magic in the kitchen! Host a purple-themed bake sale, whip up scrumptious treats in every shade of purple, and watch those funds rise like oven-fresh dough.

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6. Quiz Night

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6. Quiz Night

Get your thinking caps on! Organize a quiz night that's not only brain-teasing but also wallet-pleasing. It's a perfect blend of knowledge and good times, all for Young Epilepsy.

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7. Jailbreak

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7. Jailbreak

Time to break free and go big! Challenge your college or university crew to an epic adventure or a fundraising race, breaking out of those campus confines and stacking up funds for Young Epilepsy.

Why not link to the 26 theme and ask your friends to source 26 items, or take 26 selfies? The possibilities are endless.

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8. Par in Purple

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8. Par in Purple

Swing into action for a purple-packed golf day! Hit the greens in your snazziest purple gear, combining sportsmanship with fundraising prowess for Young Epilepsy.

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9. Play in Purple

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9. Play in Purple

Let the games begin! Could you ask your sports team or club to play in purple for Purple Day? Could you organise a sports event with a dash of purple flair, rallying fans to support the team in their purple best, all in support of Young Epilepsy.

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10. Purple Pics

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10. Purple Pics

Say cheese and paint it purple! Snap and share those purple-themed photos on social media, creating a visual storm that spreads epilepsy awareness. You could always run a competition and charge £1 for entry to watch the funds flood in for Young Epilepsy.

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11. Positively Purple

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11. Positively Purple

Let's radiate positivity! Spread good vibes, perform acts of kindness, and wear that purple badge proudly—raising funds for Young Epilepsy with a heartwarming touch.

Could you challenge yourself to say yes to everything (reasonable and safe) on Purple Day? Or maybe even 26 different things over the month? Set up a JustGiving page and start spreading the news!

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12. Purple Poetry

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12. Purple Poetry

Let the words flow in hues of purple! Host a poetry night where creativity meets a sea of purple, letting participants express themselves while supporting Young Epilepsy.

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13. Themed Parties

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13. Themed Parties

Amp up the entertainment! Organize murder mystery or a 'Come Dine With Me' dinner party with a purple twist, combining laughs and good food for a night of fundraising fun for Young Epilepsy.

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14. Purple Playlist

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14. Purple Playlist

Tune in and turn it up! Create a killer playlist of purple-themed songs, urging music lovers to groove and donate for Young Epilepsy.

Simply set up a JustGiving page and make sure that people know to leave a comment to have their song added to your playlist!

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15. Shop Purple

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15. Shop Purple

Wear your support! Snag some swag from the online store, with every purchase contributing to the Young Epilepsy cause.

Whether you want to don a Purple Day wristband, pin your badge to your bag, or invest in some lavender seeds for the garden - the Young Epilepsy shop is the place to visit!

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16. Movie Night

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16. Movie Night

Grab the popcorn and paint it purple! Host a movie night with a lineup of purple-themed films, creating a chill and entertaining evening. Don't forget to charge for screening and start reeling in funds for Young Epilepsy. 

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17. Dance-a-thon

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17. Dance-a-thon

Let's get moving and grooving! Organize a dance-a-thon that's not just a fitness frenzy but a fundraising fiesta for Young Epilepsy.

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18. Purple Tattoos

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18. Purple Tattoos

Wear your commitment proudly! Offer up some funky temporary purple tattoo transfers, letting supporters showcase their dedication while boosting funds for Young Epilepsy.

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19. Duck Race

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19. Duck Race

Quack-tastic fun for a cause! Organize a rubber duck race with a splash of purple, making waves and raising funds in a playful way for Young Epilepsy.

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20. Raffle or Auction

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20. Raffle or Auction

Roll the dice for purple prizes! Host a raffle or auction with purple-themed goodies, stirring up excitement and funds for Young Epilepsy.

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21. Purple Rain

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21. Purple Rain

Party like it's a purple paradise! Throw retro-themed parties with a purple twist, transporting everyone to a different era while fundraising for Young Epilepsy.

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22. Arts & Crafts

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22. Arts & Crafts

Get those creative juices flowing! Organise arts and crafts events with a purple vibe, letting participants express themselves while supporting Young Epilepsy.

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23. Coffee Morning

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23. Coffee Morning

Brew up some funds over coffee! Bring people together for a casual coffee morning with a purple theme, sparking conversations and raising funds for Young Epilepsy.

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24. Get your employer involved

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24. Get your employer involved

Turn your workplace into a fundraising hub! Get your employer and colleagues on board, encouraging them to pitch in for Young Epilepsy.

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25. Karaoke / Bingo

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25. Karaoke / Bingo

Hit those high notes or yell "Bingo!" in style! Host entertaining karaoke or bingo nights with a purple flair, creating a lively atmosphere while fundraising for Young Epilepsy.

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26. Support us!

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26. Support us!

By simply liking and sharing our social media posts, you are helping to maximising the impact and make the world a better place for children and young people with epilepsy.

Start fundraising today!

Join #TeamPossible for Purple Day and show children and young people that you are there for them.