Epilepsy charity's delight as tasty Tunnock's treats add a splash of colour to its comedy night

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Tunnock’s is donating hundreds of limited edition teacakes to raise money for Epilepsy Scotland.A total of 600 of the delicious Scottish fondant delicacy will be wrapped in purple foil and handed over to the charity to raffle.The Uddingston-based biscuit and confectionery company is supporting Purple Day, which was founded in Canada by a nine-year-old girl.Cassidy Megan dreamt up the idea of Purple Day back in 2008 as she struggled with her own epilepsy, and since then it has grown and takes place annually on March 26.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It is a great opportunity to get people talking about epilepsy and dispel the myths and stigma attached to the condition.The Scottish epilepsy charity will raffle the teacakes at their Patter Merchants Comedy Night which takes place at the Rotunda Comedy Cabaret in Glasgow on Thursday, March 23.Epilepsy Scotland will also be delivering boxes to corporate supporters who are doing fundraisers for Purple Day and will be providing boxes to their youth groups as well.Buildings and landmarks across Scotland will be lit up purple on Sunday, March 26 to help raise awareness of epilepsy.Football clubs such as Queen’s Park and Raith Rovers are also supporting Purple Day, as is ice hockey team, the Glasgow Clan.Epilepsy Scotland is asking schools, local