This year, Lily’s Fund decided to celebrate Purple Day a bit early. Normally, the event would be held on March 26, but that date falls on a Saturday in the middle of spring break.

At the age of 9, Nova Scotia resident Cassidy Megan created the idea of Purple Day in 2008, motivated by her own struggles with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia came on board in 2008 to help develop Cassidy’s idea. In 2009, the Anita Kaufmann Foundation and Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia joined forces. In 2010, Lily’s Fund joined the Purple Day campaign to raise awareness about epilepsy.

Several of my Continuing Studies were eager to participate, showing strong support for people who live with epilepsy through the simple act of wearing purple today. Those who couldn’t find any purple socks, scarves, or sweaters in their closet stopped by my office to pick up a special 1-in-26 sticker .

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