Make March Purple For Epilepsy

Jacaranda CEO Daniel Wessels welcomed this partnership as a meaningful way to extend Jacaranda’s vision for supporting all members of the community in the pursuit of a better future.

“Too often, people with epilepsy experience difficulties when it comes to education,
employment and social connection,” Mr Wessels said.

“While living with epilepsy can be challenging, it shouldn’t be a barrier to achievement.

“As proud sponsors of this year’s campaign, we’re committed to driving change and helping people live lives without limits.”

What is Make March Purple?

Make March Purple (MMP) is a month-long campaign raising awareness of epilepsy across Australia. Epilepsy organisations from around the country come together in support of the 250,000 Australians living with epilepsy, their partners, families and unpaid carers.

During March, various iconic landmarks in Australia and around the world will be lit up purple, and World Purple Day will be held on March 26.

Learn more about Make March Purple in March here.

How can I Make March Purple?

Help us turn things around this Make March Purple by:

• participating in the Upside Down Challenge on social media
• taking on the Purple Muck Challenge
• visiting an illumination near you, and
• fundraising for an epilepsy organisation
• Donate via the link below.

About Epilepsy

"Epilepsy is one of the most common and disabling chronic neurological conditions. It is characterised by recurrent seizures, which are caused by a temporary disruption of the electrical activity in the brain" - AIHW.

"The condition affects people of all ages and, although treatable, often requires lifelong medication. Approximately 30% of all cases will not respond to medication, necessitating surgery or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as part of the treatment" - Deloitte.

"Around the world, approximately 50 million people are living with the condition, many of whom continue to experience discrimination and human rights violations. As a result, the WHO has formulated an Intersectoral Global Action Plan to address the long-standing neglect of neurological disorders" - World Health Organisation.