So many people don’t know this but my oldest son has had to deal with seizures since he was ten years old so when I heard about National Epilepsy Awareness Month on Tonya Heathco’s blog I had to pass it on to you.
Many wonder,
“When is National Epilepsy Awareness month?”
To clear the confusion,please read on….
November is National Epilepsy Awareness month.
As the influence grows around the country and in the hearts and minds of every man, woman, and child across this nation we will soon see National Epilepsy Awareness month conveniently marked on our calendars.
Why is it important to become aware of epilepsy/ seizure disorders, and seizures?
Because reports show 1 person every 4 minutes is diagnosed with epilepsy. Would you know what to do if you were given the diagnosis for yourself, your child, or a friend/loved one? Where would you turn for the right answers? Would you be treated with kindness, respect, and honor you deserve?
These are all valid questions.
The National Seizure Disorders Foundation pledges to do our utmost to meet each individuals need in order that they be able to adjust with ease and live in peace with their new diagnosis. After all, it is a diagnosis and not a death sentence.
What is done during National Epilepsy Awareness Month?
Across the country many people individually or as a group get creative and share their respect for epilepsy awareness by wearing purple or lavender. Some wear the color in their hair, others wear ribbons, and still others get very creative by wearing colored statements on T-Shirts proclaiming their passion for victory over seizures/epilepsy. There is no standard. The point is to make some noise in any creative way that will attract attention of the general public in order to create awareness and educate those in need while accepting those that are a part of the epilepsy community.
Why purple/lavender ?
Either color represents epilepsy awareness since ancient times. It’s been recorded Vincent Van-Gough used the color Lavender to ease his seizures. He would paint in lavender during the onset of a seizure and supposedly ease the severity of the seizure. Also, many have reported the scent of lavender being very useful in seizure management.
What is National Seizure Disorders Foundation doing to recognize National Epilepsy Awareness Month?
We have worked with local businesses to create local awareness, we have our 1st annual Victory Walk for epilepsy awareness, and we are bringing our readers quality education, inspiration, and support. We are also putting in full gear our Paws-4-Eliajh/Paws-4-Patients campaign in full gear. This will allow National Seizure Disorders Foundation to place 100 pre-seizure detection canines with 100 seizure patients by November 11,2013.
Will you be a part of this campaign?
Our mission is to become the largest most people-friendly seizure disorders foundation on this planet. With the help of all of our readers, we will meet our mission. You have a choice this November, you can choose to become a part of our National Epilepsy Awareness Month movement or you can choose to thread the murky waters of desperation and continue looking for the support you deserve.
Which will it be this November?
What ideas have you to promote National Epilepsy Awareness Month? Please leave a comment below telling us what you will be doing to promote awareness during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Maybe the most convenient idea for you would be to give to our worthy cause by using the donate button and continue your awareness by signing up for our future posts to the right of this page. Whatever you choose, we welcome comments and questions. Your voice is heard and respected here.
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