Shine a Light on Epilepsy
This March, let’s unite in support of the 30,00 individuals living with epilepsy in Southern Alberta. Together we can make a meaningful impact. Wear purple, light up spaces, and be part of the movement!
Light up the Night in Violet Vibes! Light up your homes, offices, and public spaces in purple to show your solidarity.
Dress in Grape Glory! Show your support by wearing purple clothing or accessories on March 26th.
Spark a Purple Revolution! Be a part of the change! Donate or start a fundraiser.
Start Your Own Purple Day Fundraiser
Show your support for Purple Day and Epilepsy Awareness Month by staring your own Third-Party Fundraiser!
Use our Third-Party Toolkit to get step by step instructions on how you can successfully run your own fundraiser.
Indulge in a purple treat at the following shops:
- JK Bakery, Canmore, AB – Canmore, AB. Selling purple cupcakes on March 23rd and 24th.
- 94 Take the Cake, Okotoks, AB – Okotoks, AB. Selling purple cupcakes March 23rd, 24th and 26th.
- The Donut Man, Crossfield, AB – Crossfield, AB Will be selling purple treats March 24th to March 30th, 2024.
- Cocoa Tree Bake Shoppe, Olds, AB – Olds, AB. Will be selling purple cupcakes on March 26th.
- Chatime Marda Loop – Calgary, AB They’ll be featuring purple Bubble tea On March 26th.
- Fairmont Banff Springs Spa, Banff, AB – Banff, AB. March 26th Having bake sale of purple treats.
- On the Border Bakeshop, Lloydminster, AB – Lloydminster, AB. Selling batches of 6 purple frosted sugar cookies from March 19th to 26th 2024.
- Lili’s Bakery – Calgary, AB. During the month of March Lili’s is offering purple cupcakes for purchase by Calgary, Okotoks and Airdrie area schools through the Healthy Hunger program. 10% of the sales collected will be donated to the Epilepsy Association of Calgary.
- Hey Sugar – Calgary, AB. Hey Sugar will be selling purple cupcakes and they will be donating some of the proceeds of sales to the Epilepsy Association of Calgary. Cupcakes on sale March 26th.
- Cochrane Baking Company – Cochrane, AB. Selling purple cupcakes on March 26th.
Share your purple moments using #postyourpurple
Don’t forget to share your photos on our social media or email [email protected]
Thank you to all the businesses that helped raise awareness:
- Businesses
- Gemstone Lights
- Brookfield Residential
- Morguard
- Jack Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC
- Bragg Creek and Area Chamber of Commerce
- Carter Cadillac
- Great News Media
- Toastmasters District 42
- GoodLife Fitness – Shepard and 130th Ave
- Salt and Sage Jewelry
- Fox and Crown Hair Salon
- COBS Bread – Legacy
- Save On Foods Pharmacy – Canmore, AB
- Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods Canmore, AB
- Wonder Donuts
- Charlesglen Toyota
- Big Sky Fitness
- Bakeries and Other Treats
- JK Bakery, Canmore, AB
- 94 Take the Cake, Okotoks, AB
- The Donut Man, Crossfield, AB
- Cocoa Tree Bake Shoppe, Olds, AB
- Chatime Marda Loop
- Fairmont Banff Springs Spa, Banff, AB
- On the Border Bakeshop, Lloydminster, AB
- Lili’s Bakery, Calgary, AB
- Hey Sugar, Calgary, AB
- Cochrane Baking Company
- Babycakes Cupcakery, Red Deer, AB
- Community Associations
- Livingston Homeowners Association
- Auburn Bay Residents Association
- Cranston Residents Association at Century Hall
- Lake Chaparral Residents Association
- Legacy Residents Association
- Legacy Community Association
- McKenzie Lake Residents Association
- Mid-Sun Community Association
- Willow-Ridge Community Association
- Erlton Community Association
- Haysboro Community Association
- Kingsland Community Association
- Marda Loop Community Association
- Palliser Bayview Pumphill Community Association
- Rosscarrock Community Association
- Signal Hill Community Association
- Southwood Community Association
- SCA Community Association
- Brentwood Community Association
- Mount Pleasant Community Association
- Triwood Community Association
- Kincora Community Association
- Residents of Artesia
- Municipalities Proclamations
- City of Airdrie
- City of Brooks
- City of Calgary
- City of Medicine Hat
- City of Red Deer
- Town of High River
- Town of Okotoks
- Town of Sundre
- Town of Sylvan Lake
- Town of Vulcan
- Town of Crossfield
- Town of Pincher Creek
- Municipal Landmark Lightings:
- Brooks City Hall
- Calgary Tower
- Olympic Plaza
- Lethbridge City Hall
- City of Medicine Hat City Hall
- City of Red Deer City Hall
- Town of Okotoks City Hall
- Town of Sylvan Lake Lighthouse
- Airdrie City Hall