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Epilepsy Outreach EventsPurple Day is March 26th
Purple Day is Thursday, March 26, 2009. We hope that millions across the world will wear purple to unite in a global movement to remind everyone that Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide. That's more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's Disease combined. Simply wear your favorite purple dress, tie, or shirt on Purple Day and help inspire others to take action to learn first aid for seizures and understand the facts about Epilepsy. Purple Day was founded in 2008 by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada. Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increase awareness about Epilepsy worldwide. On March 26, people from around the globe are asked to wear purple and spread the word about Epilepsy. The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation is a proud U.S. partner for this event. If you or your organization need help planning and promoting a Purple Day activity, be sure to download our Purple Day Online Toolkit. This free, promotional resource provides a wide range of Purple Day activities, ideas, and resources. For additional information please visit www.epilepsyoutreach.org and www.purpleday.org, or email info@epilepsyoutreach.org or usa@purpleday.org Together we can change the face of Epilepsy! Resources:
Community Involvement:Schools Wearing Purple
Businesses Wearing Purple
Proclamation
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50 percent of U.S. Vietnam War veterans with penetrating brain injuries developed epilepsy within one to 15 years post-trauma. The incidence of post-traumatic epilepsy is expected to increase among Iraq War veterans since they are exposed to more harmful explosives. Brien J. Smith, director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program of the Henry Ford Hospital |
