Our Annual Purple Walk & Family Fun Day 4 Epilepsy WA is back on Sunday 22nd March at Curtin University’s Edinburgh Oval South from 1030am - 130pm. Gather your family and friends, wear your favourite purple and come along to meet friends old and new. Join in the fun and help to raise epilepsy awareness and vital funds for Epilepsy WA as we shine a light on a condition that affects a staggering 1 in 25 West Aussies.
Did you know that 1 in 10 of us will have a seizure in our lifetime? With 1 in 25 going on to be diagnosed with epilepsy. Any one of us can be diagnosed at any age, regardless of gender, race or family history. Epilepsy WA works to support those West Australians living with epilepsy, their families and carers.
As well as providing epilepsy training, vital support services and information, Epilepsy WA has the largest seizure alert display in Australia and two seizure alert devices are available for loan to our members. We also offer a children's book library and work tirelessly to shine a light on epilepsy and reduce the stigma, that sadly still exists today.
Our Purple Walk is open to all abilities and all members of the community and takes place at Curtin University's Edinburgh Oval South on a 1km paved, level walking track. There will be LIVE music, entertainment, merchandise stall, food & coffee trucks and much more.
All pre-registered children receive a free gift. Registrations are NOW OPEN so Book NOW to secure your place www.purplewalk4epilepsywa.com.au
We rely heavily on community support, and a large portion of this is from fundraising events and activities involving dedicated people like you.
You can fundraise alone or get a team together, dress in purple, set a goal and walk or run as many laps as you desire. The walk itself is a pathed 1km loop and suitable for all abilities. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed and highest individual and group fundraising. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination so get creative, go over the top and let everyone know that you stand for something!
The "on the day" registration desk will open at 1030am and the iconic first lap, led by the Perth Metro Pipeband, will commence at 1130am promptly.
Epilepsy WA Members receive a 20% discount on ticket prices and there are lots of other benefits of being a Member, so consider joining today www.epilepsywa.asn.au/membership
Please bring along your booking confirmation, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. Eftpos payment facilities will be available at the event.
Due to the fact that there is an Animal Farm at this event and the needs of some of our community members, this is not a dog friendly event with the exception of Assistance and Seizure Alert Dogs, which are allowed.
We hope you will join us for this very special and memorable day. What our community will gain from your awareness raising and fundraising efforts is invaluable, and for that we cannot thank you enough! Together we can make a difference.
The Epilepsy WA Team
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