Every year, March 26 marks the International Day for Epilepsy to raise awareness of the condition, which causes seizures that start in the brain but can often be invisible.
Chesham and Amersham MP Sarah Green promised to change her name to Sarah Purple this Saturday because of lack of awareness, using the colour associated with epilepsy.
“I hope that people will stop to ask why their local MP has taken on a new identity for 24 hours, and in doing so they will be encouraged to look further into epilepsy and seek to understand more about how difficult it can be to live with the condition.”
“The Epilepsy Society has been leading the way in treatments for epilepsy since it was established in Chalfont St Peter 130 years ago. I am proud to support such a ground-breaking local organisation as they celebrate Purple Day this year.”
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