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Purple 26 Nepal
Purple day was created in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a young girl from Canada, who has epilepsy. She wanted to get people talking about the condition and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it. The purple color was chosen from Lavender, which is recognized as the international flower of epilepsy. The flower is said to symbolise isolation and loneliness, often associated with epilepsy. Purple day has grown to be a global event.
Ms Nooma Sharma and the team of Dr S Bhattarai, Dr AM Shrestha, Dr M Thapa, Y Khadka, and Ms Ivanka Rana conceptualized celebrating the purple day in Bhimsen Sthambha "Dharahara" which was supported by NNC team. Government of Nepal kindly supported this event. Let's Join the Purple Day Campaign ! #purple26nepal #epilepsynepal not only this year but for many years to come!
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