Epilepsy Awareness Month: Days 1 – 15

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As I stated in Sunday’s post, this is the first of two Epilepsy Awareness Month posts I will be making. Below is a collection of the daily Epilepsy Awareness facts that Stacy has be sharing on James’ Facebook page for the first 15 days of the month. At the end of the month, I will put together a similar post that includes the facts from days 16 though 30.

Don’t forget that Stacy is having an Epilepsy Awareness fundraiser and will be donating a portion of the commissions she makes from sales in her online Thirty-One party to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago. Or, if you prefer, you can make a donation directly to the Epilepsy Foundation by clicking here.

 

Day 1

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster featuring a young child with a thoughtful expression. A purple awareness ribbon appears beside text noting that November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, with a highlighted fact stating that 1 in 20 children are affected by epilepsy. Additional text encourages sharing and educating others, along with a link for more information.

 

Day 2

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a prism casting a rainbow beam of light. Text highlights that November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and presents a fact of the day noting that epilepsy is a spectrum of neurological disorders with over 40 types and syndromes. Additional text encourages sharing and educating others, along with a link for more information.

 

Day 3

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background, featuring a close‑up of a person’s lips on the right side. Text on the left highlights the November 3rd fact of the day, explaining that nothing should be put in or near someone’s mouth during a seizure to avoid injury. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others, along with a link for more information.

 

Day 4

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring an older adult and a child smiling and embracing. Text highlights the November 4th fact of the day, emphasizing that anyone can develop epilepsy regardless of age, race, or social class. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others, along with a link for more information.

 

Day 5

James is part of a drug study and is getting good results from the medication.

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple and white design featuring a circular pie chart showing a highlighted 30% section. Text presents the November 5th fact of the day, noting that in 30% of people living with epilepsy, seizures cannot be adequately controlled with available treatments. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others, along with a link for more information.

 

Day 6

James has both cerebral palsy (CP) and epilepsy.

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background showing three people standing together and talking. Text highlights the November 6th fact of the day, noting that more people live with epilepsy than with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s disease combined. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others, along with a link for more information.

 

Day 7

So many little ones have lost their lives to this horrible disease!

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple and white layout featuring a red cube labeled “RISK.” Text highlights the November 7th fact of the day, explaining that the mortality rate for people with epilepsy is two to three times higher than the general population and that the risk of sudden death is significantly elevated. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others, along with a source citation and link for more information.

 

Day 8

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a person with curly hair holding their head, conveying emotional strain. Text highlights the November 8th fact of the day, explaining the strong association between epilepsy and depression: more than one in three people with epilepsy experience depression, and a history of depression increases the risk of developing epilepsy. Additional messaging includes a source citation and encourages sharing and educating others.

 

Day 9

Too many people!

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring an older adult wearing a purple top. Text highlights the November 9th fact of the day, stating that 3 million Americans live with epilepsy and 500 new cases are diagnosed each day. Additional messaging includes a source citation and encourages sharing and educating others.

 

Day 10

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a group of people standing together holding books and folders, suggesting community and education. Text highlights the November 10th fact of the day, stating that 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others, along with a link for more information.

 

Day 11

Many of James’ friends have been diagnosed with epilepsy; some are under the age of 5.

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a young child with braided hair and a calm expression. A purple ribbon appears beside the text, which highlights the November 11th fact of the day: in the United States, about 300,000 children under age 14 have epilepsy. Additional messaging includes a source citation and encourages sharing and educating others.

 

Day 12

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a person in military uniform holding their forehead, suggesting the impact of traumatic brain injury. Text highlights the November 12th fact of the day, explaining that for many soldiers who experience traumatic brain injury on the battlefield, epilepsy can become a long‑term consequence. Additional messaging includes a source citation and encourages sharing and educating others.

 

Day 13

Never say never, but we have a feeling we might not be seeing the cure in our lifetimes. All we can do is raise awareness and funds to help those who suffer.

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a close‑up of a person’s face. A small piece of paper with the word “Help” written in red is taped over their mouth, creating a visual of silence and urgency. Text highlights the November 13th fact of the day, stating that there is no cure for epilepsy. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others.

 

Day 14

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a child wearing an EEG cap with multiple electrodes attached, connected to medical monitoring equipment in the background. Text highlights the November 14th fact of the day, explaining that epilepsy is not a disease or a psychological condition but a neurological disorder that can affect anyone. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others.

 

Day 15

Epilepsy Awareness Month poster with a purple background featuring a group of smiling children lying together on the grass, representing global diversity. Text highlights the November 15th fact of the day, stating that epilepsy knows no borders and that 65 million people worldwide live with the condition. Additional messaging encourages sharing and educating others.

 

Thank you Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy Awareness for creating the above images to raise awareness about epilepsy.