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Purple Day
By Kikithefox
Purple day? What's this all about?
That's what I thought as well, fellow reader, and now I'll be the one to answer your question!
Purple day is a day to spread awareness about people who have Epilepsy. There are about 50 million people worldwide and about 1 in every 100 people who have Epilepsy. Cassidy Megan created this day in 2008 as a way to destroy myths and misconceptions about Epilepsy and inform those who have it that they're not alone.
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder where a person experiences recurring seizures. These seizures are usually unprovoked seizures or, aren't caused by anything or anyone.
Often, the perceptions that people have on those who have Epilepsy has a worse effect than the seizures themselves. So if we all come together and help spread awareness for this important day then it'd help those struggling with Epilepsy a lot!
Let's put on a purple shirt and participate together to help those with Epilepsy!!!
If you'd like to learn more about how you can help those with Epilepsy or just want to join in on Purple day, visit this website: http://www.purpleday.org/
To learn more about Epilepsy visit here: https://www.epilepsy.com/
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