Purple Day 2011 Events

Purple Day Gala & Auction - Halifax, NS

When: Friday, March 25th, 2011, 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Where: Ashburn Golf and Country Club, (Old Ashburn), 3250 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia
What: A Purple Prelude Gala Event in support of Purple Day for Epilepsy hosted by The Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia.
Contact: Iris Elliott at iris@epilepsyns.com or lauraemberley@yahoo.ca for more information
See flyer for details

Purple Parade for Epilepsy Awareness in Memory of Jesse Payne - Halifax, NS

What: Join us for a Fun Evening as we parade around various Public Houses in Support of Purple Day and Epilepsy Awareness
When: Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m
Where: Meet at Pogue Fado Iris Public House, 1581 Barrington Street, Halifax, N.S.
Cost: $20 (which includes entry to Public Houses and T-shirt for the event) - Must be 19 years of age and hold a valid ID to participate
Contact: For more information, please call the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia at 902-429-2633 or email: eans@ns.sympatico.ca, allicia_payne@hotmail.com, or richard@poguefado.ca
EANS would like to thank Pogue Fado for sponsoring this event!
Visit www.epilepsyns.com

Purple Pendants for Purple Day with Gwennie Tam Fine Jewellery - Global

When: March 22 - 31, 2011
Where: Gwennie Tam's Online Store - www.gwennietam.com/shop
What: Gwennie Tam Fine Jewellery will donate $250 USD from every Charlotte's Web Amethyst Pendant purchased to Official China Purple Day Partner, Healing Young Hearts.
Contact: To learn more about Gwennie Tam or to purchase your purple pendant, please visit www.gwennietam.com

Purple Day Guatemala - Cuidad de Guatemala

When: Saturday, March 26, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: From Avenida La Reforma to El Obelisco (Cuidad de Guatemala)
What: The first informative campaign in Guatemala about epilepsy. We'll be handing out pamphlets to cars and people in the streets with information about Purple Day and Asociacion Lirios.
Contact: Asociacion Lirios "Por una Vida Llena de Tolerancia y Conocimiento Hacia la Epilepsia" on Facebook or by email at asociacion.lirios@gmail.com

Purple Custard for Purple Day - Norman, OK

When: March 26, 2011, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: The Custard Factory, 1000 East Alameda, Norman, Oklahoma
What: The Custard Factory will be hosting an all day Purple Day event. They will be giving away FREE Purple Frozen Yogurt and literature on the First Aid procedures for seizures.
Contact: To learn more, please visit the Custard Factory Facebook Page.

Cupcakes With Buddy - Featuring Cake Designer Buddy Valastro - Hoboken, NJ

When: March 13, 2011, 3 - 5 p.m.
Where: W Hoboken Hotel, 225 River Street, Hoboken, NJ
What: Join Buddy Valastro of Carlos Bakery in Hoboken and his family for a fun afternoon of purple cupcakes provided by local bakeries. Watch Buddy's demonstration and taste his special cake for the occasion! There will also be a silent auction of fantastic prizes. Wear purple to show your support. All funds support Global Purple Day Partner, The Anita Kaufmann Foundation.
Tickets & RSVP: Purchase online at cupcakeswithbuddy.charityhappenings.org. Advance Individual Ticket - $50.00; At the Door - $75.00 (cash only)
Contact: For more information, call 201-655-0420 or visit akfus.org.

Epilepsy Awareness Walk - Laurel, MS

When: March 26, 2011, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Mason Park, Laurel, MS
What: Local walk supporting epilepsy awareness. All proceeds benefit the Mississippi Epilepsy Foundation.
Contact: For more information or to register, call 601-319-0554 or 601-344-8602. You can also email 4EP@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page “Face of Epilespy”.

Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Celebrates Purple Day - Ottawa, ON

When: Friday, March 25th, 2011
Where: Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
What: Join us by wearing purple, handing out purple candies and other Purple Day Materials in Celebration of Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness.
Contact: AOII Gamma Chi carletonaoii@hotmail.com or Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton - www.epilepsyottawa.ca

Epilepsy Durham Region’s Purple Pancake Day - Durham, ON

When: Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Where: Denny’s Restaurant – Whitby, Ontario & Diamond Grill – Oshawa, Ontario
What: Support epilepsy, and eat purple pancakes to kick off Epilepsy Awareness Month. The local Firefighters have also joined in on the fun. Come and meet them up close and personal!
Visit our website for the details or contact Epilepsy Durham Region (905) 571-2099

Epilepsy Durham Region's Purple Pets Photo Contest - Durham, ON

When: Date for submission ends: March 18th, 2011
Where: Epilepsy Durham Region
What: Dress your pets in their best purple outfit, snap a photo and enter to win great prizes!
Visit our website for the details or contact Epilepsy Durham Region (905) 571-2099

Epilepsy Durham Region Presents the SuperDog Central Performance Team - Bowmanville, ON

When: Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Where: Garnet B. Rickard Complex – Bowmanville, ON Highway #2 & #57
What: Join Epilepsy Durham Region to celebrate Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness! The event will offer a wide range of entertainment including clown laughter, sugary-sweet cotton candy, sizzling hot dogs and of course the world famous SuperDogs Central Demonstration Show. Families can also look forward to a meet and greet with the some of the shows biggest stars. Call our office to reserve your tickets now!
Visit our website or see flyer for the details
Contact Epilepsy Durham Region (905) 571-2099

Miss Purple Day 2011 - Atlanta, GA

When: Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Holiday Inn Select, 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341
What: Do you have great hair, smile, eyes, talent, and a LOVE for PURPLE and promoting awareness of epilepsy? Then this title is yours.
Contact: For more information, email pageantsrus24@yahoo.com or call 404-454-8683. To book your room at a discounted rate of $69.00, contact Michael V. Vescio at 770-296-6001 referencing Pageants "R" Us. For information on registration, fees, and details on this pageant please visit the Miss Purple Day Pageant website.

Pennies for Purple Day - USA

When: Now until March 27, 2011
Where: Across the United States
What: From now until March 27th, collect pennies for Purple Day in your office, school, or even your own piggy bank! After March 27th, bring them to your local bank to count and write a check made out to Global Purple Day Partner, The Anita Kaufmann Foundation (P.O. Box 11, New Milford, NJ, 07646). All proceeds will go toward epilepsy education. Start collecting today! The largest collector will be featured on the Purple Day and AKF websites! Contact: debra@akfus.org or visit www.akfus.org

Purple Day Walks for Epilepsy - Lake Hollingsworth & Seminole, FL

When: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Lake Hollingsworth, 1 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803
AND Lake Seminole Park, 10015 Park Boulevard, Seminole, FL 33777
What: Walk for epilepsy awareness hosted by Epilepsy Services Foundation, Tampa, FL
Contact: Epilepsy Services Foundation, Tampa, FL at 813-374-8907 or email: torth@epilepsysf.org
See flyer for details

Purple Day 5K Run for Epilepsy - Salt Lake City, UT

When: Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
What: Saturday, March 26, 2011 is Purple Day! Come run with us to promote awareness of Epilepsy.
Contact: Greg Green email: info@purpleday5k.com
See website for details

PURPLE Meet and Greet/Reception - Washington, DC

When: Saturday, March 27th, 2011, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: L'Enfant Plaza, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC
What: Each year across the world, millions of people wear purple to help promote epilepsy awareness on March 26th, PURPLE day! Show your support and wear purple to the PURPLE Meet and Greet/Reception, hosted by the LGS Foundation and the IDEA League
See website for details.

Purple Pirate Eye Patch - North America

When: Sunday, March 27th, 2011
Where: Across the United States and Canada
What: Support epilepsy research and wear your Purple Pirate Eye Patch (on your clothing, if you like) to promote awareness of Epilepsy
Visit www.CaptainLaFoote.com for the details on how to get your Purple Pirate Eye Patch

A Touch of Purple Dinners - Florida

When: March 26, 2011 or any weekend in March that works
Where: Hillsborough, Highlands, Hardee, Polk Counties, Florida
What: Epilepsy Services West Central Florida is asking supporters to Host a Dinner or Event at their home or office to raise funds for the organization and increase awareness about epilepsy.
Contact: For more information or to register, call 813 870-3414 ext 101 . You can also email dgrant@epilepsyservices.com or register online at www.firstgiving.org/eswcf

Purple Day Family Celebration - San Antonio, TX

When: Saturday, March 26th
Where: Morgan’s Wonderland, San Antonio, Texas
What: Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Central & South Texas' Purple Day Family Celebration, be a part of our Purple Day Parade around the lake at Morgan’s Wonderland, enjoy lunch, raffles and an informative Ask the Doc session.
Contact: Lynette Deihl, Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas at lynette@efcst.org or 210-653-5353.

Purple Day Conference - Kingston, ON

When: Saturday, March 26th, 2011, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Wilson Room, Kingston Central Library (130 Johnson Street, Kingston Ontario)
What: Purple Day Conference directed towards those with epilepsy, their support systems and those who want to learn more. We hope to empower and educate those who attend by informing them on recent issues surrounding epilepsy and allowing time for questions and discussion with our speakers! Our exciting list of guest speakers will cover a wide range of topics including quality of life, a workshop on employment and epilepsy, depression among mothers of children with newly diagnosed epilepsy, teens and risky behavior, and much more!
Contact: For more information please see our flyer, check our website at epilepsyresource.org, call 613-542-6222, or e-mail admin@epilepsyresource.org

Purple Day at Denny's- Epilepsy Halton Peel

Tuesday March 8, 2011- Denny’s Pancake Breakfast Celebration in support of EHP at the Oakville, Mississauga and Whitby locations. Breakfast Television will do a live broadcast from the Mississauga store 40 Courtney Park Dr E, Mississauga, from 6:30AM-9AM. Door prizes and a chance to win free pancakes for a year will occur all day at all location!

Purple Epilepsy Awareness Day Pine Grove Elementary School , Oakville, ON

Friday March 25th, 2011- Pine Grove Elementary in Oakville will have and Epilepsy Awareness Day. Puppet show teaching of Epilepsy will be performed and interactive lessons Q&A with the puppets.

Think Purple for Epilepsy -Chapters Book Store, Oakville, ON

Friday March 25, 2011- Chapters Book Store Oakville at 320 North Service Rd W, Oakville, ON. Between 4:50PM-8:30PM any person who purchases items (if they say they are supporting EHP) Chapters will donate 10% of all of those sales.

Purple Day at Panera Bread in Support of Epilepsy Halton Peel

Saturday March 26th we will be at Panera Bread in Square One for our Purple Day celebrations. We have the band “July” entertaining us, door prizes and (hopefully) a live broadcast from one of the local Radio stations. The event will take place in the morning/afternoon between 10AM and 2PM.

Purple on the Move - Assen, Netherlands

When: March 21 - 26, 2011
Where: Active Lady fitness centre, Assen, Netherlands (www.activelady.nl)
What: Active Lady fitness centre will be "dressed" in purple all week, inviting members of the public with disabilities to try out their fitness, physical exercise, nutrition, and other programming. The centre welcomes all women, helping them enjoy exercise and keeping their bodies and spirits healthy. On March 26th members of Mizzepileptica will be there to celebrate, handing out purple balloons, buttons, and information about epilepsy and seizures. Let's get physical!
Contact: For more information visit www.mizzepileptica.com.

Apeldoorn Rebekah Loge Goes Purple - Gelderland, Netherlands

When: April 4, 2011
Where: Apeldoorn Rebekah Loge of the Odd Fellows - Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
What: The Apeldoorn Rebekah Loge will host a walk for members, guests, family and friends in conjuntion with Mizzepileptica and Purple Day. Bags of lavender, buttons, keyrings and purple cupcakes will be sold. Information about epilepsy and Purple Day will be available.
Contact: For more information, please visit www.mizzepileptica.com.

SME Plzeň Pottery Making for Purple Day - Plzeň, Czech Republic

When: March 24, 2011, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: KVK Centrum, Malesicka 10, Plzeň - Skvrnany (www.kvkcentrum.cz)
What: Pottery making for Purple Day!
Contact: Please RSVP by March 15, 2011. For more information and to RSVP, contact valouchoval@fnplzen.cz or call 773-475-748. Visit www.er-sme.cz to learn more.
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SME Brno Purple Day Table Tennis Tournament - Brno, Czech Republic

When: March 23, 2011, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Stolni tenis & Hravy bar, Vaclavska 6, Brno (www.stolnitenisbrno.cz)
What: Table tennis tournament followed by a Purple Day concert!
Contact: Please RSVP by March 21, 2011. To RSVP or for more information, contact marta.michnova@fnusa.cz or call 543-182-650. Visit www.er-sme.cz to learn more.
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SME Ostrava Purple Day Bowling Tournament - Ostrava, Czech Republic

When: March 26, 2011, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Bowling centrum Zuzana, Heyrovskeho 1579, Ostrava - Poruba (www.zuzanabowling.com)
What: Purple Day bowling tournament!
Contact: Please RSVP by March 16, 2011. To RSVP and for more information, contact tonda.liska@seznam.cz or call 597-373-518. Visit www.er-sme.cz to learn more.
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Brno Epilepsy Center Purple Day Concert Featuring “Mošny” - Brno, Czech Republic

When: March 23, 2011, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Svatoanenske Kaple FNUSA (Chapel of St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno), Building A1
What: Charitable concert featuring the folk band “Mošny”
Contact: For more information, view the invitation and visit www.epilepsiebrno.cz.

Purple Day Kick-Off at the Zoo - Victoria, BC

When: March 20, 2011
Where: Beacon Hill Petting Zoo
What: The Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre hosts a fun, family-centered afternoon with goats, clowns and tons of purple! In addition, the Purple Day proclamation will be read by Victoria’s acting Mayor, Charlayne Thornton-Joe.
Contact: For more information, visit vepc.bc.ca.

Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson`s Centre's Sweet Purple Day - Victoria, BC

When: March 19 - 26, 2011 (during business hours)
Where: Ooh La La Cupcakes (www.oohlalacupcakes.ca)
What: Ooh La La Cupcakes is partnering with the Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre to celebrate Purple Day for Epilepsy and help raise funds for epilepsy services and education.
Contact: For more information, visit vepc.bc.ca.

Gathering on Parliament Hill - Ottawa, ON

When: March 26, 2011
Where: Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario
What: This family event on Parliament Hill will feature a group photo shot of participants carrying large letter signs spelling out “Purple Day for Epilepsy 2011” with the Peace Tower in the background. Refreshments, hot chocolate, face painting and purple bakery goods will be available.
Contact: For more information, visit www.epilepsyottawa.ca.

Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington Chicken Wing Tasting Competition - Waterloo, ON

When: Thursday March 24th, 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. George Banquet Hall, 665 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
What: Our 12th Annual Chicken Wing Tasting Competition features auction items, door prizes and of course, plenty of chicken wings! Get your taste buds ready to judge!
Contact: Visit www.epilww.com to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Tattooing for Good - Truro, NS

When: March 26, 2011
Where: Skin Decision Piercing & Tattoo Studio, 1 Queen Street, Truro, Nova Scotia
What: Skin Decision will be donating 5% of all sales to the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia in honor of Purple Day.
Contact: For more information on services, please visit www.skindecision.ca.

The 25th Annual "Purple Wonderland" Spring Gala - London, ON

When: March 26, 2011, 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Where: The Hellenic Community Centre, 133 Southdale Rd. W, London,Ontario
What: Celebrate 25 years of fundraising excellence and embrace Purple Day with style at Purple Wonderland. The evening includes a formal dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and the presentation of our Helping Out People With Epilepsy (H.O.P.E.) Award.
Contact: For more information and tickets, please contact pr(at)epilepsysupport.ca.

Warabrook Shopping Centre Goes Purple - Warabrook, NSW

When: March 26, 2011 beginning at 9 a.m.
Where: Warabrook Shopping Centre, 3 Angophora Drive Warabrook, Warabrook NSW, Australia
What: The Epilepsy Support Group of Newcastle will be holding an awareness stand in the Warabrook Shopping Centre on Saturday 26th March from 9am. There will be lots of information on epilepsy and the shopping centre will be a blaze of purple. The newsagents will be filled with purple balloons, the Chemist will have leaflets to give their customers and so will Warabrook Doctors Surgery, Divine Hair & Beauty and more!
Contact: To learn more, visit The Epilepsy Support Group of Newcastle's Facebook page.

La Fiesta Zumba Raises Epilepsy Awareness - Newcastle. NSW

When: Wednesday 30th March, 2011, 6 - 7 p.m.
Where: Zumba class at Lambton High School, Young Rd, Lambton, NSW, Australia
What: The Zumba class at Lambton High School will be going purple. Come along and party while enjoying Rene's Zumba class. Cost is $10. For more info on La Fiesta Zumba Newcastle, check out their website at zumbanewcastle.com.

Ask The Doctors - An Epilepsy Question & Answer Forum - St. John's, NL

When: March 24, 2011
Where: Ramada St. John's, 102 Kenmount Road
What: Have epilepsy questions you would like to ask an expert? Want to share stories and experiences with other individuals and families who struggle with epilepsy? This is your chance. Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting our annual province-wide "Ask The Doctors" session on epilepsy! This year, we are again pleased to have two of this province's foremost authorities on epilepsy: Dr. A. Ogunyemi, Epileptologist and Dr. D. Buckley, Pediatric Neurologist. Come join two of Newfoundland and Labrador's most knowledgeable neurologists on epilepsy and seizure disorders, in a province-wide Question and Answer Forum. Ask Dr. Ogunyemi and Dr. Buckley the questions that are important to you, and find out even more about epilepsy. Participation is open to anyone in the province and registration is FREE. If you live in St. John's and the surrounding areas, join us at Ramada St. John's, 102 Kenmount Road. If you live outside of St. John's, we are pleased to be able to include everyone in the province who wishes to participate in this annual forum via teleconference. If you have access to a phone, you can join us! Contact: For more information or to register for the forum, contact Pam Anstey, Information Officer, Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador at (709) 722-0502 or toll free at 1-866-EPILEPSY or email info(at)epilepsynl.com.

The Perfectly Proper Purple Day Tea - NL

When: March 26, 2011
Where: At businesses across Newfoundland & Labrador
What: Keep your eyes peeled at your favourite stores, doctors offices, dentists, and pretty much any place that people gather for the Perfectly Proper Purple Day Tea (best said in a fancy voice!). What is the Perfectly Proper Purple Day Tea? It's really very simple. All over Newfoundland & Labrador you'll find baskets of individually wrapped Tetley Tea, inviting people to sit and enjoy a cup of tea on Epilepsy Newfoundland & Labrador. Sit back, relax, enjoy your tea and think how different your life would be if I were you, and you were me, and you were the one with epilepsy. Want a basket of tea for your office, business, school, or workplace? We'd be happy to send one to you anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Contact: For details, please contact Pam Anstey, Information Officer, Epilepsy NL at info(at)epilepsynl.com.

Purple Day Puzzler at Previously Loved Clothes and Things - St. John's, NL

When: March 21 - 26, 2011
Where: Previously Loved Clothes and Things, 26 O'Leary Avenue, St. John's, NL
What: Purple Day at Previously Loved Clothes and Things, the Epilepsy NL Thrift Store, is more than just a celebration, it's a perfect purple puzzle! For the week of March 21st to the 26th, every shopper who visits Previously Loved, will receive a copy of the Perfect Purple Puzzler. Complete the Puzzler correctly and receive 50% off the purchase of any one item in the store! Plus, drop by on Purple Day for extra special treats and surprises!
Contact: For more information, call 709-753-7283. Previously Loved Clothes and Things is open 9:30 am to 9:30 pm Monday to Saturday, and 9:30am to 6pm on Sunday.

Royal Purple Tea Party with Futurecon - Markham, ON

When: March 26, 2011, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Markham, 7095 Woodbine Ave at Steeles, easily accessible by TTC (*Please note: Hotel is 100% peanut free)
What: Join us for a custom purple menu by the hotel chef, which includes sandwiches, sweets, and hot & cold drinks. Dine on your purple food in your purple attire, taking in a view of Toronto from the top floor of the hotel! Plus, dress to impress and you could win a free membership to Futurecon 2! All for only $25! (Proceeds benefit Futurecon’s year-round epilepsy awareness education.) This is an alcohol-free, kid-friendly event. Space is limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please see our other event listings to learn more about everything we have planned for Purple Day!
Contact: To learn more, visit futurecon.wordpress.com.

How to Pose like a Pin-Up Model with Liana K - Markham, ON

When: March 26, 2011, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Markham, 7095 Woodbine Ave at Steeles, easily accessible by TTC
What: TV star Liana K hosts her “How To Pose Like a Pin-Up Model” workshop, complete with photoshoot! Come with purple pin-up gear to take part in this "pay-what-you-can" fundraising event. Please see our other event listings to learn more about everything we have planned for Purple Day!
Contact: Please RSVP via email to reserve your spot at futurecon.fidential(at)gmail.com. Space is limited.

Cocktails for Purple Day with Adam Hodgins - Markham, ON

When: March 26, 2011, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Markham, 7095 Woodbine Ave at Steeles, easily accessible by TTC
What: Join Futurecon for a cocktail party featuring a generous variety of hot and cold foods, live musical entertainment from Adam Hodgins and his band, and true stories of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of living with epilepsy. Once again, the best-dressed attendees will get in free on New Year’s Eve! This event is also only $25 plus cash bar. Please see our other event listings to learn more about everything we have planned for Purple Day!
Contact: Learn more at futurecon.wordpress.com.

Purple Day Rocks Toronto Featuring Zack Werner and Andrea Lewis - Toronto, Ontario

When: Friday, March 25, 2011, 5 p.m.
Where: Dundas Square, Toronto, Ontario
What: Brought to you by Epilepsy Toronto, the live concert features performances by Canadian Idol's Zack Werner and singer/actor Andrea Lewis, as well as buskers, purple face painting and photo booths, a karaoke tent, free handouts and a finale you can't miss! At the conclusion of the evening, all in attendance are invited to help form the largest human Purple Ribbon in support of the over 40,000 Torontonians with epilepsy. Come leave a trail of purple to be remembered!
Contact: For more information, please contact Lise Schofield, Director, Communications with Epilepsy Toronto at lschofield(at)epilepsytoronto.org or 416 964-9095.

Purple Day School Challenge - Toronto, ON

When: Throughout the month of March
Where: Toronto, ON, Canada
What: Be the school that creates the most purple impact by getting lots of people involved in epilepsy awareness and win up to $1000.00.
Contact: For more information, visit www.epilepsytoronto.org.

Purple Day Photo Contest - Toronto, ON

When: Month of March
Where: Toronto, ON, Canada
What: Get dressed up in purple, submit your photo to the Purple Photo Contest on Epilepsy Toronto's website and if your shot is voted the best, you can win a prize!
Contact: For more information visit www.epilepsytoronto.org.

Purple Day Jewelry From New Hope Beading - Everywhere

When: While quantities last
Where: Online at New Hope Beading's Etsy Shop
What: New Hope Beading will donate 100% of of "Purple Day Earrings - Swarovski Crystal Pearl Sterling Silver" purchases to the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey. For purchases of all other items for sale at the online shop, 5% will be donated to EFNJ all year long.
Contact: Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/newhopebeading to learn more.

Purple Day Challenge & Book Giveaway - USA (and beyond!)

When: Now until March 27, 2011
Where: Open to participants in the USA and internationally as well (see blog post for details)
What: Once again, Bookscoops is hosting a book challenge for Purple Day on its book blog. There will also be a book giveaway of two books featuring people/characters who have epilepsy: Newberry Winner 2010 When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead and The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story Behind Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors by Chris Barton (a 2010 Sibert Honor Book). Bloggers and readers of all ages are welcome to participate.
Contact: For more information on the Purple Day Challenge or to help promote Purple Day on your blog, please visit the Bookscoops Purple Day Challenge page.

Purple Day with the Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) - Nairobi, Kenya

When: March 21 - 26, 2011
Where: Sarit Center, Prestige Plaza (and tentatively Village Market and The Junction) in Nairobi
What: KAWE will be hosting information booths with volunteers from its clinics who will provide information on epilepsy. KAWE will have collection tins as well as purple awareness ribbons, CDs and other materials for fundraising in support of epilepsy awareness. Attendees are invited to sign up as Friends of KAWE.
Contact: Email Rosemary Gathara, Program Coordinator at the KAWE at rosemary@kawe-kenya.org or learn more at http://www.kawe-kenya.org.

Stella & Dot Purple Jewelry Fundraiser

When: Now through March 31st, 2011
Where: Purchase jewelry online at www.stelladot.com/evelynrooney
What: Stella & Dot Stylist Evelyn Rooney will donate a portion of proceeds to Purple Day from all purchases of the following girl's jewelry items:The Dylan necklace, The Tatum necklace, and The Tatum bracelet. All three can be found under the "Girls" tab.
Contact: For more information, please visit www.stelladot.com/evelynrooney.

Purple Day with Jumbo the Elephant - St. Thomas, Ontario

When: Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Where: Jumbo the Elephant statue
What: Join members of The Epilepsy Support Centre, Elgin County in celebrating Purple Day with a reading of the Purple Day proclamation by St. Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman and the placement of a purple scarf on Jumbo himself!

Purple Day EKATWAM ("Together We Can") Support Group - New Delhi, India

When: Saturday, March 26, 2011, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Conference Hall, AIIMS, New Delhi
What: On Purple Day, the Department of Neurology, AIIMS under the iREAP will hold a workshop for persons with epilepsy and their primary caregivers. This event will also be the official launch of a new patient support group, "EKATWAM - Together we Can". Patients can share experiences and coping methods. Lunch to follow.
Contact: For more information, please contact Dr. Manjari Tripathi at manjari.tripathi1@gmail.com or Dr. Nitika Dang at nitikadang@gmail.com.

Wear Purple with EAWNY - Amherst, New York

When: March 26, 2011, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Banchetti's by Rizzo's, 550 North French, Amherst, NY
What: Join the Epilepsy Association of Western New York (EAWNY) at their 2nd Annual International Purple Day 2011 fundraiser to promote epilepsy awareness. EAWNY is a nonprofit organization offering professional services to individuals with epilepsy and/or seizure disorders, their families, and significant others. The event will feature a buffet meal, open bar, and a basket auction. Tickets are $35 cash/check. All proceeds benefit EAWNY.
Contact: For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Shayna with EAWNY at 716-883-5396 or at sdonovan(at)epilepsywny.com.

Angels Of Epilepsy Purple Day Cupcake Extravaganza & Seminar - Smyrna, GA

When: Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Calibre Lake Clubhouse, 100 Calibre Lake Pkwy, Smyrna, GA 30082
What: Join us for our Purple Day Cupcake Extravaganza featuring educational information, a great raffle (with great prizes!), complimentary food, beautiful purple ribbon cupcakes & much fun! We will also have supplies for you to make a purple-beaded bracelet.
Contact: Angels Of Epilepsy Foundation at 678-239-4193 or visit http://www.aoepilepsy.org.

The Jordan Fawcett Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - Flesherton, ON

When: March 26, 2011, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Grey Highlands Secondary School, Flesherton, Ontario
What: 3 on 3 basketball tournament in memory of Jordan Fawcett. With the help of teachers and staff at Grey Highlands Secondary School, the first annual tournament promises to be a fun day with many great games of basketball and memories. Teams of all ages and from all over Grey, Bruce, and Simcoe Counties have already registered to join in this commemorative event. Preliminary games will be played in the morning, with the finals running after lunch. All proceeds will go to the Jordan Fawcett Memorial Fund and to epilepsy and SUDEP awareness.
Contact: For more information on the tournament call or email Brett MacMillan at 519-986-2961 or brett_macmillan@hotmail.com.

Purple Day with Youth On The Move - Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi

When: March 22, 2011
Where: Joint Epilepsy Foundation Clinic, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi
What: Learn more about Purple Day and celebrate epilepsy awareness with Youth On The Move.
Contact: For more information, visit http://www.youth-on-the-move.com.

Purple Day with Youth On The Move - Nairobi, Kenya

When: March 28, 2011
Where: Kenyatta National Hospital, Neurology Unit, Nairobi
What: Learn more about Purple Day and celebrate epilepsy awareness with Youth On The Move.
Contact: For more information, visit http://www.youth-on-the-move.com.

Purple Day at the Heilongjiang Children’s Center - Harbin, Heilongjiang

When: March 26, 2011
Where: Heilongjiang Children’s Center, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People’s Republic of China
What: Join Healing Young Hearts Purple Day celebration and show your support for people with epilepsy by stopping by the center to sign your name to our ‘Win in Life’ racing mural, featuring photos of our Healing Young Hearts Goodwill Ambassador, Olympic medal-winning cyclist Marion Clignet. Marion has epilepsy and has beat seizures to the finish line by winning six world titles, 180 races and two Olympic medals.
Contact: To learn more, visit healingyounghearts.org.

Purple Day with the Pampered Chef - Across the USA

When: Now until March 26, 2011 (Please order by March 20 if you'd like to receive these items before Purple Day)
Where: Across the USA. Visit
What: Meghan Kennedy, Independent Consultant for Pampered Chef, has teamed with The Anita Kaufmann Foundation for a Purple Day fundraiser! Mix and match items for your very own “Purple Day Package” so you can mix, bake and decorate your own Purple Cupcakes on March 26th! For baking, we have: Stoneware Muffin Pan (#1465) or Silicone Floral Cupcake Pan (#1613). For decorating, we have: Decorator Bottle Set (#1585) or the Easy Accent Decorator (#1778). For mixing, check out: Mix ‘N Scraper (#1657) or the Stainless Whisk (#2475). And of course, do check out our bowls: Classic Batter Bowl (#2230) or Stainless Mixing Bowls (#1735 or #1739). 20% of sales will be donated to The Anita Kaufmann Foundation. Let's bake our way to epilepsy awareness! Please view the invitation for more details.
Contact: To purchase, visit www.pamperedchef.biz/mk4cooking. Click on “Shop Online”, type in “Anita Kaufmann” and select the show to place your order. Direct shipping charges will apply. Questions? Call 951-892-5265 (between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. PST) or email mk4cooking@yahoo.com.

Purple Day Brunch with Care-Alive at the Hot House Cafe - Toronto, ON

When: Saturday, March 26th at 11AM
Where: Hot House Café, 35 Church Street (NE corner of Church & Front), Toronto, Ontario
What: In the true spirit of Purple Day this celebration is about improving epilepsy awareness by (over)dressing in purple; even the Hot House staff will be dressed in purple to help us make a bigger splash! This is not a Care-Alive fundraiser; everyone will be paying their own way directly at the restaurant. Be sure to wear lots of purple!
Contact: Please RSVP by Monday, March 21 by emailing tannis@care-alive.com. To learn more, visit www.care-alive.com.

Purple Exhibition, Film Show & Cupcake Sale with ChildRaise Trust - Mahim, Mumbai

When: March 26, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: ChildRaise Trust, E/15, Karnatak Bldgs, Mogal Lane, Mahim, Mumbai 400016 INDIA
What: Join ChildRaise for an evening of all things purple and inspirational. View the film "Optimism - Living Beyond Epilepsy", an animated movie by young filmmaker Sanika Deshpande and check out our Purple Exhibition sale of lavendar and purple items. Cupcakes will also be available for purchase from Sweet Heaven and plenty of information on epilepsy will be available.
Contact: For more information, please visit www.childraise.com.

Purple Day Bake Sale & Facials at Shoppers Drug Mart Carleton Place - Ottawa, ON

When: March 26, 2011, 10 a.m.
Where: Shoppers Drug Mart Carleton Place
What: Shoppers Drug Mart Carleton Place is hosting a fundraiser and awareness day benefiting Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton. The event features delicious sweets for sale and facials! Come show your support!
Contact: For more info contact the cosmetics department at 613-253-5595.

Purple Day in Red Deer - Red Deer, AB

When: March 26, 2011, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Bower Mall, Red Deer, Alberta
What: The Epilepsy Association of Calgary, Central Alberta Office will be at Bower Mall on Purple Day handing out Purple Day buttons, lavender bracelets, and more! Come stop by to learn about epilepsy and show your support.
Contact: Visit www.epilepsycalgary.com/about/central.php for more information.

Purple Day at Bankers Hall - Calgary, AB

When: March 25, 2011, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (official laungh at 12:15 p.m.)
Where: Bakers Hall, main retail atrium, 315 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta
What: Join us for the official launch of Purple Day in Calgary! We'll have purple Cookies, buttons, bracelets and a special visit from "Snickles the Clown".
Contact: Visit www.epilepsycalgary.com to learn more.

Purple Bake Sale at King's College UWO - London, ON

When: March 29, 2011, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Cafeteria at King's University College, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
What: Students of King's University College will be hosting a Purple Day bake sale! Come out and purchase tasty sweets in support of the Epilepsy Support Centre in London. There will also be epilepsy and seizure first aid information on hand.
Contact: dmyers8@uwo.ca

Purple Day at Venue Municipal School - Mumbai, India

When: March, 25, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Venue Municipal school, Mumbai, India
What: This video based presentation on epilepsy will talk about different types of epilepsy, management of epilepsy, the do's and don'ts of epilepsy, as well as information on proper first aid. This educational presentation will run until 11 a.m. Following the program, there will be a FREE consultation for all those with epilepsy (from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.). This will include History taking, Clinical examination, Management advice, and Counseling.
Contact: To learn more, please visit http://www.ketogenicdietindia.org.

Purple Day for Epilepsy In Tripoli - Tripoli, Lebanon

When: March 26, 2011, 4 - 5 p.m.
Where: Ahwak Coffee Shop, Tripoli, Ashir Dayeh Street, facing B2B
What: In a global effort dedicated to promoting Epilepsy Awareness in countries around the world, We Love Tripoli foundation invites you to attend the featuring of a short documentary to celebrate Purple Day and promote epilepsy awareness in the community.
Contact: For more information, please visit the Facebook Event Page.

Purple Skydive at Skydive Oz Surfside - Moruya, NSW

When: Saturday, March 26, from sunrise to sunset
Where: Skydive Oz Surfside, Bateman’s Bay Airport, Moruya, NSW, Australia
What: Skydive Purple – dress purple, colour your hair purple and jump from a plane! $5 from every skydive today will be donated in support of three-and-a-half year-old Jackson who has epilepsy to www.everydayhero.com.au/renee_baker_0.
Contact: For more information and to be a part of Skydive Purple Day check out skydiveoz.com.au/site/calendar/calendar or contact fun@skydiveoz.com.au.

Youth on the Move Purple Day Gathering - Nairobi West, Kenya

When: March 26, 2011, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Youth on the Move, Birongo Square, Nairobi West, Kenya
What: Join Youth on the Move for a day of theatre, poetry, music and plenty of purple! We'll have purple t-shirts and balloons, and lots of information about epilepsy.
Contact: For more information, visit www.youth-on-the-move.com.

Cadbury Egg Community Challenge - Epping, VIC

When: March 25, 2011, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Laneway next to the Epping Community Centre, Oxford Street, Epping, Victoria, AU
What: Simply swap a purple $5 note for one of our specially numbered Cadbury chocolate eggs and roll it down our purple race track to be in the running to take home a 10kg block of Cadbury chocolate! Be sure to come out wearing your purple because we'll also have prizes for the best dressed! Proceeds support Epilepsy Action Australia. Contact: To learn more or to sponsor an egg in the race, call 1300 37 45 37. See flyer for details!

Purple & Proud Campaign Launch - Sydney, NSW

When: March 25, 2:30 p.m. (Drinks and Canapés), 3:00 p.m. (Launch)
Where: Kingpin Bowling Lounge, Level 3, Harbour side Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, AU
What: Join our Purple Partners, Cadbury Fundraising, Kingpin Bowling Lounge and The Sydney Kings along with corporate supporters and suppliers at Sydney's trendiest bowling lounge. Learn about Epilepsy Action Australia's new Purple & Proud campaign which intends to raise awareness and help dispel the myths surrounding epilepsy. Please feel free to wear a touch of purple.
Contact: To learn more and to RSVP, please contact Jodie Trowell by COB Wednesday, March 23 via email at jtrowell@epilepsy.org.au or by phone on (02) 9856 7093.

Melon Patch Players' "Salute to Broadway" Goes Purple - Leesburg, FL

When: March 26, 2011, 2 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Where: Melon Patch Theatre, 311 North 13th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
What: The Melon Patch Players will be supporting Purple Day with a special Purple Day "Salute to Broadway" show. Purple cupcakes, pins, pens, and wristbands will be sold in the front lobby and information on epilepsy will be available. Be sure to also watch for the special "purple" tribute during the show!
Contact: For more information, please visit the Melon Patch Theatre website. For tickets, please email Me1on50@aol.com.

Journée Lavande / Purple Day Kiosks - Montreal, QB

When: March 26, 2011
Where: Multiple locations (see list below)
Kiosque à l’Hôpital Sainte-Justine
Kiosque au Centre d’achats Place Versailles
Kiosque à l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants
Kiosque à l’Hôpital neurologique de Montréal
Kiosque à l’Hôpital Notre-Dame
Kiosque à l’Hôpital Pierre-Boucher
Kiosque à l’Institut et Hôpital neurologique de Montréal, Département EEG
Kiosque aux Services de la famille chinoise
Kiosque à la Clinique Neuro-Rive-Sud, Greenfield Park
What: Épilepsie Montréal Métropolitain will be running kiosks with information about epilepsy and Purple Day in all of the locations listed above. Stop by and learn more about Journée Lavande!
Contact: Visit www.epilepsiemontreal.ca for more information.

Yoga for Purple Day - Phillip, ACT

When: Saturday, 26th March, 2011, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Where: 32-36 Colbee Court, Phillip, ACT, AU
What: Organised by Jolly Frog Yoga, Epilepsy ACT and Hartley Lifecarea, this unique fundraiser supports Purple Day for epilepsy awareness. Every cent will be donated to Epilepsy ACT and Hartley lifecare! Come and try the beautiful flowing style of Calligraphy Yoga and support Epilepsy Awareness.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: To find out more about this event, visit www.jollyfrogyoga.com.au or phone 62874555 62824411 0430949828.

Picnic for Purple Day - Melbourne, VIC

When: Saturday, 26th March 2011, 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Bundoora Park, Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, AU
What: Picnic for Purple Day for Melbourne, Australia families. BYO picnic, tables, chairs and games. No rsvp required. Stay as long as little as you want.
Contact: For more information, contact the Dravet Support Group Facebook Event page.

Perogy Luncheon and Purple Cupcake Sale - Salmo, BC

When: March 26, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre, 106 - 4th Street, Salmo, BC
What: Homemade perogies, Contests, Information Table
Contact: Rachel Doan at 250-357-9920 to learn more.

Purple Cupcake Sale and Information Booth - Princeton, BC

When: March 26, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Overwaitea Supermarket, 247 Bridge Street, Princeton, BC
What: Sale of homemade cupcakes, wristbands and buttons in support of The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education, BC.
Contact: For more info, call Teri Nasz at 250-295-1295.

Purple Cupcake Sale at the Legion - Princeton, BC

When: March 26, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 172 Bridge Street, Princeton, BC
What: Sale of cupcakes, wristbands and buttons in support of The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education, BC.
Contact: For more information, contact Teri Nasz at 250-295-1295

Purple Day at the Olympic Cauldron - Vancouver, BC

When: March 26, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Olympic Cauldron, Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver BC
What: Purple Day Fliers and epilepsy information distribution.
Contact: Please contact Lorrie Forseth 604-395-3144 for details.

Purple Party Cocktail Hour - Vancouver, BC

When: March 30, 5:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Where: Opus Hotel, 322 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC
What: Cocktails, epilepsy information, fundraising and tons of purple. Supporting The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education, BC
Contact: For more information, please contact Laura Yake at 604-853-7399.

Fight Against Epilepsy - Madison, FL

When: March 26, 2011, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Lanier Field (off US Hwy 90), Madison, FL
What: Supporting purpleday.org and the Epilepsy Foundation, come join us in purple for an opportunity to win cool prizes and have fun!