Three young children smiling and wearing purple

Purple Day for Schools

Join #TeamPossible and we’ll support you to have a brilliant Purple Day

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Purple Day is a fantastic opportunity for schools and local communities to come together, fundraise and raise awareness about epilepsy. By participating, you can make a real difference in the lives of students and families living with epilepsy. 

Turn your school purple on Wednesday 26 March 2025! Show your support by wearing purple and fundraise by making a suggested donation of £1 per participant

Join today if you’re a school or an individual who wants to involve their school. We’ll support you to have a brilliant day with a fundraising pack and loads of free epilepsy resources.   

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Fun and educational activities

By taking part in Purple Day, your school can help raise vital funds and awareness, ensuring that those living with epilepsy receive the support they need. Plus, it’s a fun and educational way to engage students in a meaningful cause.

The fundraising pack includes a variety of activities designed to educate and engage students. Host a purple-themed non-uniform day by wearing purple and donating a pound. Use our assembly and lesson plans to teach students about epilepsy and the importance of supporting those affected by it.

Join Purple Day

We have loads of FREE resources to make sure your day is a huge success. Here's what's included:  

  • Fundraising pack for schools and community groups 
  • Assembly / lesson presentations
  • Free online epilepsy training for staff 
  • Activity sheets
  • Epilepsy fact sheet
  • Flyers and posters
  • Printable Bunting 
She [Daisy] told her teachers about her challenge and they arranged classroom activities for Purple Day.
Daisy even stood up in Assembly and answered questions from her school friends which meant she had the opportunity to open up.
Jayde, Daisy's mum

Make a difference

Every penny raised for Purple Day goes towards supporting children with epilepsy. Your participation can help fund vital research, provide support services, and raise awareness.

Why Get Involved?

In our 2023 survey report young people with epilepsy, and their parents, told us about their experiences of epilepsy support at school.

  • 1 in 3

    children with epilepsy do not get the support they need at school

    They are unnecessarily missing out on their childhood and their futures are being put at risk, because people don’t understand epilepsy and how it can be different for everyone.

  • Only 1/3

    of school staff feel confident managing a seizure in a classroom

    This highlights the need for better education and training to ensure the safety and well-being of students with epilepsy.

  • 42%

    of people with epilepsy age 16-59 are unemployed

    This shows that we need to create more job opportunities and support for people with epilepsy to help them find work.

Get started today

Ready to join Purple Day? Get your fundraising pack now to start planning your event. Together, we can turn our schools and community purple and show our support for those affected by epilepsy.

Fundraising for young people

SuperKind is the world's only fundraising platform for young people. It can legally be used by children under 16, alongside their schools. It's all about putting the power (and fun!) in the hands of kids. 

Set-up your SuperKind fundraising page

Purple Day letter to parents

Are you a young person or parent and want to get your school involved?

If you want to get your school involved in Purple Day then make sure to let them know by writing them a letter. To make it easier we've written a template letter for you already! So all you have to do is download it, fill in the blanks and hand it in to your school to get started.

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St Piers Purple Day 23

Spread the word

Help us spread the word about Purple Day! Use the posters and flyers in your fundraising pack to promote your event around the school and in the local community. Share your activities on social media using the hashtags #PurpleDay #YoungEpilepsy and inspire others to join the cause.