PURPLE DAY
Understanding Starts with Awareness.
Raising awareness about epilepsy is vital to reduce stigma, promote understanding, and ensure support for those affected. Education about the condition and seizure first aid can save lives, foster inclusion, and advocate for better healthcare, research, and opportunities for individuals with epilepsy.
Unite in Purple. Stand for Epilepsy.
One Day in Purple.
Every Day for Awareness.
Purple Day is a global grassroots initiative dedicated to increasing epilepsy awareness. Held annually on March 26, people worldwide wear purple and host events in support of the cause. Founded in 2008 by Cassidy Megan in Nova Scotia, the movement has since spread across Canada, including longstanding celebrations at Toronto Western Hospital. On Purple Day, TWH is filled with interactive booths hosted by epilepsy-focused research labs, community organizations, electrophysiologists and patients and families. The event brought the community together with live music, engaging activities, and strong support from UHN leadership, including Julie Quenneville, Dr. Thomas Forbes, Dr. Jaideep Bains, and Mrs. Kyla Kumar.
The Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive teams of physicians and scientists uniquely working hand-in-hand to prevent and confront problems of the brain and spine.
One in three Canadians will experience a brain-related condition such as Epilepsy in their lifetime. Through state-of-the-art patient care and advanced research, we are working relentlessly toward finding new treatments and cures. Raising money for epilepsy research is crucial to develop better treatments, improve early diagnosis, and work toward a cure. Increased funding drives innovation, enhances patient care, and provides hope for millions affected by this condition.