Landmark Buildings in Sofia will be lit in purple, and young people suffering from epilepsy will plant trees in the South Park on the occasion of World Epilepsy Awareness Day, March 26, said the Association of Parents of Children with Epilepsy in Bulgaria.
World Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day, is a global initiative to raise awareness about epilepsy and to support those affected by it. Purple Day has existed since 2008, based on the idea of nine-year-old Cassidy Megan from Nova Scotia, Canada, who suffers from the disease. World Epilepsy Day has been celebrated since 2009 with the support of the Anita Kaufman Foundation and the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia. Purple has become a symbol of epilepsy awareness.
On Wednesday in Sofia, a flash mob will be organized in front of the Ilinden District building at noon, where a new day centre for adults with disabilities is located .
At 12:30, young people affected by epilepsy will plant five willows and three hazels in the South Park. The idea is that every year people with epilepsy plant trees to take care of. The activity is supported by Sofia Municipality.
In 15 Sofia schools and in one children's and youth sports school, students and teachers will dress in purple or wear purple ribbons. The students will be presented informational films about epilepsy.
The National Palace of Culture will be illuminated in purple on Wednesday evening Landmark buildings in over 10 cities in the country will also be illuminated in purple, including the Panorama in Pleven, Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo, the bridges in Burgas and Varna, the buildings of the Municipalities in Plovdiv and Ruse.
Informational materials about epilepsy will be displayed in hospitals and other public places. One of the posters features a QR code that leads to an animated film showing what epilepsy is and how first aid is provided in the event of an epileptic seizure. This QR code can also be found on the website of the Association of Parents of Children with Epilepsy and on the association's profiles on social media, including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease, the association added. The disease is caused by electrical disturbances in the brain, leading to seizures of various types. The disease triples the risk of premature death due to seizure-related incidents. A quarter of epileptic seizures can be controlled through prevention. Epilepsy can be controlled if diagnosed and treated properly, the association added.
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