Purple Day® is Epilepsy Ireland’s biggest fundraising day of the year.
We need your support to help raise the vital funds that are required to continue our journey towards a society where no person’s life is limited by epilepsy. Every donation no matter the size helps support this work and brings us closer to a society where no person's life is limited by epilepsy - please make a vital donation via the button below
With over 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland, we are here to help support people with epilepsy and their families on their journey with the condition; work within communities to provide education and support about the condition; raise awareness and increase understanding of the condition amongst the public; advocate for policy changes that will help to improve the lives of people with epilepsy and their families; and to invest in Irish epilepsy research to build knowledge on the condition.
Our services are depended upon by people across Ireland, and you can read more about the positive impact our services have by reading the stories featured below - as well as reading about featured fundraisers, outlining why they are supporting Epilepsy Ireland this Purple Day® and beyond:
- "This is when she discovered Epilepsy Ireland and she promptly reached out." - read Melissa's story on our website
- "We are so grateful of our lifeline Epilepsy Ireland" - read Bernie's story on our website
- "They were there with all the support and information that me and my family really needed at that point in my journey." - read Wayne's story on our website
- Jessica's March through March for Epilepsy Ireland - read why Jessica is fundraising for Epilepsy Ireland by visiting the 'Events' section of our website
- Joar's 10k for Epilepsy Ireland - read why Joar is fundraising for Epilepsy Ireland by visiting the 'Events' section of our website
- Meet the Squat Queens - read about the Under 16 Camogie club supporting our 24 Hour Squat Challenge
Thank to everyone who has supported our fundraising activities in any way - it is greatly appreciated. Together, we can achieve a society where no person's life is limited by epilepsy.
For members of the public seeking to learn more about our work, our latest Annual Report can be found by visiting the 'Publications' section of our website; while further information on how we generate and use our funds at Epilepsy Ireland can be found in our latest Use of Funds statement by visiting the 'Governance' section of our website.
About Purple Day®
Purple Day® is an international grassroots campaign founded by Canadian woman, Cassidy Megan. The day sees people across the world encouraged to wear purple in the name of epilepsy awareness and well-known buildings across the globe also light up purple in recognition of the estimated 50 million people living with epilepsy across the globe. Purple Day® is a Registered Trademark of The Anita Kaufmann Foundation.
For more on Purple Day®, visit Purpledayeveryday.org.