In unity with worldwide epilepsy advocates, Chelsea’s Hope has pledged its support for World Purple Day 2024. Epilepsy advocate Cassidy Megan founded the international initiative to raise awareness about epilepsy. Today, on March 26, people wear purple to show solidarity with those affected and support advocacy efforts. 

Approximately 50 million people live with epilepsy globally, including Lafora Disease warriors. An extremely rare epilepsy, Lafora is complex and has limited treatment options. Symptoms of the disease, also known as Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, include increasingly recurrent, intractable seizures and myoclonus. 

Chelsea’s Hope remains committed to improving the lives of those affected by Lafora Disease. Accordingly, the organization has shared social media advocacy tools to raise awareness about the unique challenges of Lafora, as well as links to other organizations and support that families could benefit from on our Resources page. 

If you join in sharing on social media, then here are some caption ideas: 

💁‍♀️ Share about who you wear purple for.

💬 Explain some facts, like how Lafora Disease is often misdiagnosed as Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.

🧠 Describe symptoms of Lafora, like recurrent seizures.

Purple Day is an opportunity for education and empathy for all affected by epilepsy, including Lafora patients and their loved ones. Together, we can work towards a future where epilepsy is better understood and all individuals receive the support and care they deserve. Together, we fight Lafora.