Illumination of the buildings in Motherwell and Hamilton will help to raise awareness of epilepsy
Two prominent buildings in north and south Lanarkshire will be lit up purple to help raise awareness of epilepsy.Purple Day was founded in Canada by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan in 2008 and is a great opportunity to get people talking about epilepsy and dispel the myths and stigma attached to the condition.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Epilepsy Scotland is also asking schools, local communities and people in their workplace to wear something purple during March to help raise awareness and help support the estimated 58,000 people living with epilepsy in Scotland. Epilepsy Scotland’s Chief Executive, Leslie Young said: “We are delighted so many landmarks across Scotland will light up purple for Purple Day. These displays help us raise awareness of epilepsy with the aim of diminishing the social stigma that can surround it.
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