Moray lighthouse set to be lit up to raise awareness of epilepsy
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COVESEA Lighthouse is set to be lit up purple to help raise awareness of epilepsy for Purple Day.
The lighthouse in Lossiemouth will be lit up on Sunday, March 26.
Purple Day was founded in Canada by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan in 2008 and is aimed at getting people to talk about epilepsy and dispel the myths attached to the condition.
More than 40 buildings and landmarks across Scotland will be lit up purple on the day.
Epilepsy Scotland is also asking schools, local communities and people in their workplaces to wear something purple to help raise awareness and help support the estimated 58,000 people living with epilepsy in Scotland.
Epilepsy Scotland’s Chief Executive, Lesslie 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.
“Awareness days such as Purple Day are a great opportunity for people to learn more about epilepsy and to support our vital services, including our national helpline, wellbeing services, and information available through our website.
“We would really like to see people sharing photos of their own purple day activities as well as pictures of landmarks and buildings being lit up in their areas.
"It should be a fun day for all but with the aim of helping others."
To get involved in Purple Day, visit Epilepsy Scotland’s website at www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk/purpleday or email fundraising@epilepsyscotland.org.uk
