Over 800 people living with Epilepsy in Laois

There are over 800 people in Laois living with Epilepsy, according to Epilepsy Ireland who are encouraging the public to get involved in their biggest fundraiser of the year. 

Purple Day takes place on Tuesday, March 26 and the charity is asking the people of Laois to take a Purple Pledge of their choice. You can walk, run, hike or cycle while wearing purple and raise funds for Epilepsy Ireland.

“We rely on the support of many wonderful volunteers and fundraisers who step up on days like Purple Day® to help us raise the money needed to deliver our services. Epilepsy Ireland responds to 20,000 contacts each year from individuals and families, some newly diagnosed and others far along their journey with epilepsy," says Epilepsy Ireland’s Fundraising and Development Manager, Cian Dikker.

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"Our services include supporting people who are newly diagnosed with epilepsy; organising targeted events for children and teens with epilepsy on managing their condition; training teachers and SNAs on how best to support a child with epilepsy in the classroom, and much, much more.

“Epilepsy Ireland’s services are vital to people in Laois living with epilepsy. However, the cost of providing these services is well in excess of the state funding we receive. This is why we are asking you to take the Purple Pledge to support our work in communities across the country.”

“Your Purple Day® Pledge represents a commitment to our shared mission to achieve a society where no person’s life is limited by epilepsy. Take the Pledge and take on a challenge of your choice to raise funds. Ask your family, friends, and colleagues to join you and to donate in support of Epilepsy Ireland.
 
“Pledge to walk, run, hike or cycle while wearing purple and raise funds for Epilepsy Ireland. The challenge is easy: join our community on Facebook, set up a fundraiser, and make some noise about getting active in purple on Tuesday the 26th March 2024! Whatever your personal pledge may be and whatever amount you raise, we’d love to have the people of Laois on board for Purple Day®.

“If you are unable to take the pledge, any donation, no matter the size, would be greatly appreciated. To donate, visit www.epilepsy.ie/donate.”