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Proclamation - Purple Day - March 26, 2026

Published: March 26, 2026

Proclamation -  pdf Purple Day - March 26, 2026(39 KB)

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Whereas Purple Day is a global effort dedicated to promoting epilepsy awareness in countries around the world, and

Whereas epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, estimated to affect over 50 million people worldwide, and 42 people in Canada are diagnosed every day, and

Whereas one in ten persons will have at least one seizure during his or her lifetime, and

Whereas the public is often unable to recognize common seizure types, or how to respond with appropriate first aid, and

Whereas Purple Day will be celebrated on March 26 annually to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy throughout the country and globally.

Now, therefore, I, Mayor Greg Henley, on behalf of the Town of Oxford, do hereby proclaim March 26, 2026, "Purple Day", in an effort to raise awareness of epilepsy in Canada.