November is About Epilepsy Awareness
Epilepsy Awareness Month Poster
Since 1969, the Epilepsy Foundation has celebrated National Epilepsy Month, but it wasn’t until 2003 that Congress made it official. The idea behind the celebration is to build awareness of the disease. They do this by wearing the official color, purple, and hosting a variety of events, including fun runs and miscellaneous fundraisers. Local events can be found at https://www.epilepsynorcal.org/
Epilepsy is a neurological disease that affects over 2 million people in the United States and around 3.4 million people. The condition often leads to seizures that can range in intensity. By informing the public, the Epilepsy Foundation and other organizations can keep the public informed and “fight social stigma and ignorance. It is also vital to support the goals of fundraising and research to hopefully find a cure,” according to https://ana-neurosurgery.com/.
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