National Epilepsy Awareness Month
This November, Where Community Sparks Hope, serves as a reminder that no one impacted by epilepsy should have to navigate their journey alone.
Hope begins with connection
This November, Where Community Sparks Hope, serves as a reminder that no one impacted by epilepsy should have to navigate their journey alone. Hope grows through the connections we build with family, friends, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocates, and peers who offer support, understanding, and encouragement.
During National Epilepsy Awareness Month, we invite everyone to come together to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and strengthen the community that helps people with epilepsy thrive. Every effort, every gift, and every voice helps spark hope for people living with epilepsy. Together, we’re creating a stronger future where no one faces epilepsy alone.
Ways to Spark Hope this November:
Share your story
Explore inspiring stories, videos, and resources on our website, YouTube, Facebook, and epilepsy.com—then share what moves you. You can even submit your story to be featured on our social media!
Host a Paint the Town Purple Event
This year, we’re painting Michigan purple, but we need YOUR help. We’re looking for driven and ambitious community leaders to support this initiative.
Join us at events around the State
Whether it’s a community event, educational conference, or virtual connect group, we have something for everyone. Join in community and feel supported. Discover opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference together.
Wear purple
What better way to spread epilepsy awareness than by wearing it proudly? Rock a purple shirt, a ribbon, or better yet, our official merchandise! Every time you wear purple, you’re sparking conversations and showing your support for the epilepsy community.
Become Seizure First Aid Certified
1 in 10 people have a seizure at some point in their life; would you know how to respond? Explore the Epilepsy Learning Portal for on-demand trainings, visit our events calendar for upcoming live trainings, or download free resources to brush up on the basics.
Honor someone you love
November is a great opportunity to honor and/or remember someone you know who is touched by epilepsy by making a gift in their honor. Make your honor gift, and help to continue to fund the vital mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
Learn the facts
people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime
people will have a seizure at some point in their life
people are living with epilepsy in Michigan
times less funding is given to epilepsy research than other brain disorders
Together, we’re creating a stronger future where no one faces epilepsy alone
