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In 2009, the New York-based Anita
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Becoming Adults. The day ended with a visit to Epcot where Spaceship Earth turned purple in support of epilepsy awareness. There was also a $ 250 prize.
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Orlando, Florida, for the third year in a row on March 1, 2020. About 1,000 people attended. It included a morning with Minnie and Mickey and had expo and information sessions in the afternoon. Some topics were: Seizure Freedom and the Family, Still Having Seizures Despite Medication, CBD
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The Anita
Kaufmann Foundation owns the US trademark "Purple Day", Reg No. 4,055,0330, dated November 15, 2011. The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes own the Canadian trademark "Purple Day" Cassidy Megan, founder of Purple Day is sole copywrite owner.
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commonly endured by many individuals afflicted with the condition, to provide assurance and advocacy to those living with epilepsy, and to encourage individuals living with the condition to take action in their communities to achieve these aims. The
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The goal of Purple Day is to increase general public awareness, to reduce the social stigma endured by many individuals with the condition, and to empower individuals living with epilepsy to take action in their communities.
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Purple Day is held annually on March 26. Supporters are encouraged to wear a purple-coloured item of clothing. Purple is the international color for epilepsy and is also a color that symbolizes solitude.
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with a $ 50,000 cash sponsorship, prizes and exclusive distribution of Purple Day merchandise. A week prior to Purple Day celebrations in 2016, Dick Smith was placed in receivership. Later, the
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politicians participated in Purple Day. In March 2009, the official USA Purple Day Party launch was organized by the Anita
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