SCHOOLS

Resources for Teachers and Schools

We have online resources available for schools and teachers to help you understand epilepsy and how best to care for students living with epilepsy.
You can download the brochures here.

 For more information, contact our office at 1-877- 734-0873 or email us at epilepsy@epilepsy

We’d love to hear from you!

What is Purple Day?

Purple Day (26th March) is a global initiative dedicated to raising epilepsy awareness. Purple Day was founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada. Motivated by her own struggles with epilepsy, Cassidy started Purple Day to get people talking about the disorder and to let those impacted by seizures know that they are not alone. She named the day Purple Day after the internationally recognized colour for epilepsy, lavender.

How can your school get involved?

We encourage schools to allow students to ‘Go Purple’ on a chosen day throughout the month of March to raise awareness of epilepsy within the school community and raise funds to support the thousands of Canadians around the country affected by the condition.
You could hold a

• Purple Civvies day (wear purple) for a Toonie coin donation
• Bake sale
• Sports day
• Presentation on epilepsy

Or anything you can think of to encourage students and staff to start talking about epilepsy, and get involved in helping those in need, whilst having a great time!
Need more inspiration?  Download our Fundraising Guide.  It's full of tips and ideas for fundraisers.
If you have any questions or need further assistance feel free to call us at 1-877-734-0873 or send an email to epilepsy@epilepsy.ca.

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