March is Epilepsy Awareness Month and March 26 2016 is Purple Day. Throughout March, Epilepsy Ambassadors are urging people around the country to end the stigma around epilepsy and ‘GO PURPLE’, the international colour for epilepsy.

Epilepsy Australia has continued to partner with MedicAlert Foundation, and throughout March, $5 will be donated to Epilepsy Australia for every purple MedicAlert product sold.

Australians can show their support by hosting a Purple Day fundraising event at work.

Epilepsy Australia Chair and Epilepsy Foundation CEO Graeme Shears believes there is low community awareness and understanding about epilepsy.

“Research suggests that due to the social stigma and misconceptions associated with epilepsy, many people do not disclose their condition,” said Shears.

“Purple Day aims to encourage people to talk about epilepsy and to remind those who live with seizures, that they are not alone.”

Founded in 2008 by young Canadian girl Cassidy Megan, Purple Day has become a global campaign dedicated to increasing epilepsy awareness worldwide.

“This year Purple Day falls on Easter Saturday so we are encouraging the community to pick any day during March and ‘GO PURPLE’ to support, increase awareness and understanding of epilepsy,” said Shears.

For more information visit: http://www.epilepsyaustralia.net/