3-24-10  **REMEMBER TO WEAR PURPLE THIS FRIDAY**

Dear Editor,
 
From the purpleday.org website:

“Founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada, with the help of the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia, Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26, people from around the globe are asked to wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy.

Why? Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide. That’s more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease combined.”

 My daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago, at age 13.  Despite being diagnosed with this life changing condition, she has continued to cheer for her school, make great grades and lead a pretty normal life.  Having said this, we live with the reality that she could have a seizure at anytime.  Earlier this year she discovered the purpleday.org website and took on this cause with a passion.  The Madison City Council declared March 26th Purple Day after hearing Cammie speak.  We are asking everyone to wear purple on Friday, March 26th to help raise awareness of this life changing condition.

 Sincerely,

Brett, Stacey, Lizzie, Lucy and Cammie Frakes                              

Madison, Florida