Epilepsy Awareness Month Part 1: Days 1 to 15

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Black‑and‑white photo of Jeff, James, and Stacy on a wooden dock beside a calm body of water. James, in the center, sits in a wheelchair, with Jeff and Stacy kneeling close on either side, holding hands and leaning in toward him. Sunlight from behind creates a soft glow around the group, giving the scene a peaceful, supportive atmosphere.

 

November is Epilepsy Awareness month, and as usual, Stacy has been posting daily facts about epilepsy on James’ Facebook page. This is a collection of the first fifteen daily facts. On or around the 30th I will post the facts for the remaining days of the month—days 16 through 30.

 

Purple epilepsy‑awareness graphic featuring a large purple ribbon centered behind the words “Epilepsy awareness” in bold white and cursive black lettering. The phrase “November’s Fundraiser” appears above and below the ribbon, creating a clean, campaign‑style layout.

 

Stacy is also having her annual Epilepsy Awareness Thirty-One party and will be donating 20% of sales to the Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago. They offer “education, advocacy, and case management to people living with epilepsy, their families, and the communities in which they live, all in the service of helping our constituents seize the narrative back from epilepsy.” What’s better than getting your winter holiday shopping done for your family, friends, and even your kid’s teacher? And you’ll be helping a great cause while you do it!

Here is the link to Stacy’s Thirty-One party:

https://www.mythirtyone.com/627441?pd=12467880

If you don’t see anything you like, or would rather donate directly to the Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago, their donation page can be found here. You can also donate to the National Epilepsy Foundation or to your local epilepsy foundation if you live in the United States. If you live outside the US, you may consider making a donation to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) whose mission is to “ensure that health professionals, patients and their care providers, governments, and the public world-wide have the educational and research resources that are essential in understanding, diagnosing, and treating persons with epilepsy.”

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.