Born on March 26
Purple Day for Epilepsy
Wear purple so no one feels alone.
Next: March 26, 2027
Where it comes from
Purple Day was the idea of Cassidy Megan, a nine-year-old from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who lives with epilepsy. In 2008 she wanted people to talk about the condition, to clear away the myths around it and to let anyone who has seizures know they are not alone.
How it's celebrated
On 26 March people wear purple to show their support, and schools, businesses and community groups hold events to share facts about epilepsy. Cassidy's own wish was for more people to know what to do when someone has a seizure, so learning basic seizure first aid is a fine way to take part.
Did you know
In 2012 Canada's Parliament passed the Purple Day Act, which names 26 March as Purple Day across the country and encourages people to wear purple.
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