Hamilton Town House to be lit up purple to raise awareness of epilepsy

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Hamilton Town House will light up purple to help raise awareness of epilepsy for Purple Day next Saturday, March 26.Several local councils and public bodies are proudly supporting Epilepsy Scotland’s epilepsy awareness campaign.The Town House will be among the 46 buildings and landmarks across the country which will be lit up purple on the day.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 Every year, Epilepsy Scotland works to get politicians, business leaders, schools, health professionals and members of the public to think and talk about epilepsy and help raise money for those living with the condition.They are also encouraging people to get involved in Purple Day by organising a quiz night or coffee morning, getting sponsored to wear purple on the day or taking part in a sponsored run, walk, cycle or swim.The Scottish charities Purple Day campaign has been supported in the past by several celebrities including singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, TV and radio presenters Edith Bowman and Jennifer Reoch, comedians Ashley Storrie and Janey Godley, Scot Squad actor Manjot Sumal, Sports presenter David Tanner and Britain’s Got Talent star Edward Reid.Purple Day was founded in Canada by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan in 2008 and is a great opportunity to get people talking about epilepsy and dispel the myths and stigma