to increase general public awareness, to reduce the social stigma endured by many individuals with the condition, and to empower individuals living with epilepsy to take action in their communities. Purple Day is celebrated in Australia to fund various epilepsy support organisations including Epilepsy Australia, Epilepsy Queensland, and Epilepsy Foundation. During the 2018 edition of Purple Day, the Epilepsy Care Alliance called on the technology sector to push further innovations for the treatment for epilepsy. Purple Day was celebrated at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, for the third year in a row on March 1, 2020. About 1,000 people attended. It included a morning with Minnie and Mickey and had expo and information sessions in the afternoon. Some topics were: Seizure Freedom and the Family, Still Having Seizures Despite Medication, CBD products: FDA approved vs. non FDA approved, Seizure clusters, rescue meds, and therapy options, The Early Years, Navigating Change, and Becoming Adults. The day ended with a visit to Epcot where Spaceship Earth turned purple in support of epilepsy awareness. There was also a $250 prize. Guinness World Record In 2017, a Guinness World Record was reached during Purple Day by the Anita Kaufmann Foundation for the achievement of the largest ever epilepsy training session. References Cited works and further reading External links Purple Day Home Page Epilepsy organizations Health awareness days March observances Observances in Canada