Purple Day 2026

 26 March 2026

On 26 March, thousands of people will come together to raise money and awareness of epilepsy, and now is the perfect time for you to get involved too!

From a small party with friends, a cake sale at work or a community-wide event, you can join in the fun, raise money and support people with epilepsy.

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What is Purple Day?  

Purple Day is an internationally recognised epilepsy awareness day on 26 March every year. Cassidy Megan from Canada founded the day in 2008 to raise awareness for people with epilepsy and help them see that they are not alone.

Cassidy picked purple to represent the day as lavender is internationally recognised as the flower for epilepsy.

A group of people celebrating purple day

Why fundraise for Epilepsy Action this Purple Day?

Purple Day is a global celebration of awareness, understanding, connection. It is powered by every day people showing up in simple, meaningful ways.

Join in this March by fundraising for Epilepsy Action and help us to provide information and services for thousands of people living with epilepsy.

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£27
can enable our expert Helpline team to answer an enquiry, giving someone the vital support and information they need, when they need it most
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£108
can recruit, train and equip a specialised volunteer to offer one-to-one peer support for someone affected by epilepsy
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£205
can cover the cost of a Talk and Support Group session, ensuring a safe space where people can share their experiences and meet others affected by epilepsy

Are you ready? Sign up now!

To get your free fundraising pack, please fill in the form below. We will send you all the materials and information to help kick start your fundraising, and our Purple Day team will be here to support you all the way.

Philippa and Katie celebrating Purple Day at Epilepsy Action

Contact us  

Our Purple Day team would love to hear from you. We’re here to help, even just for a bit of extra support or inspiration.

You can email us at purpleday@epilepsy.org.uk or call 0113 210 8851.