Purple: it’s not just the colour of royalty – it’s also the colour that sparks a conversation every March and inspires us to light our community purple.
In 2008 a girl named Cassidy Megan had a great idea. She wanted to get people talking about epilepsy because, as someone living with the condition, she knew firsthand there were too many myths and too many people with seizures who felt alone.
It stuck and March 26th became internationally recognized as Purple Day. Every March we raise awareness and help spread the facts about epilepsy though community outreach and various events.
This year more than 50 ogranizations and communities helped Epilepsy Calgary turn Southern Alberta purple on March 26th!
They turned their outdoor and indoor LED lights to purple, wore purple, or indulged in a purple treat – and posted a pic using the hashtag #postyourpurple.
We’re thankful to have so many generous local companies, community organizations, governments, and individual households participating every year.
Wondering where you might find a decadent purple treat? Check out the list of 2023 Purple Treats below and mark your calendar!
2023 Purple Landmarks
- Artesia Homeowners Association resident homes in Heritage Pointe, AB
- Auburn Bay Residents Association main building & residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Calgary Tower in Calgary, AB
- Carter Cadillac in Calgary, AB on March 26, 2023
- Cranston Residents Association residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Deer Run Community Association residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Jack Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC – in Calgary, AB drone footage!
- Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge in Cochrane, AB
- Lake Bonavista Homeowners Association main building & residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Lake Chaparral Residents Association main building & residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Legacy Community Association residents’ homes in Calgary, AB and a donation for each membership.
- Legacy Residents Association residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Livingston Homeowners Association in Calgary, AB
- Lighthouse in Sylvan Lake, AB
- Mahogany Beach Club in Calgary, AB
- McKenzie Lake Residents Association main building & residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Morguard Walkway at Penn West Plaza and Gulf Canada Square in Calgary, AB
- Olympic Plaza in Calgary, AB
- Reconciliation Bridge in Calgary, AB
- Saamis Tepee in Medicine Hat, AB
- Seton Businesses & Services by Brookfield Residential in Calgary, AB
- Shane Homes corporate headquarters in Calgary, AB
- South Pointe Toyota in Calgary, AB
- TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary, AB
- The Lake at Heritage Pointe Owners Association main building & residents’ homes in Calgary, AB
- Water Tower in Olds, AB
- West Creek Developments of Corner Brook, Wolf Willow and Legacy communities in Calgary, AB
2023 Purple Organizations
- Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce
- Brookfield Residential
- Calgary Health Foundation
- City of Airdrie – Proclamation
- City of Brooks – Proclamation
- City of Calgary – Proclamation
- City of Lethbridge
- City of Medicine Hat – Proclamation
- City of Red Deer – Proclamation
- Gemstone Lights
- Legacy Bakery – COBS Bread
- Olds College of Agriculture and Technology
- Town of Cochrane
- Town of Diamond Valley – Proclamation Mayor Barry Crane signed the first proclamation of the new Town of Diamond Valley marking March 26, 2023 as Purple Day!
- Town of High River – Proclamation
- Town of Olds – Proclamation
- Town of Okotoks – Proclamation
- Town of Sylvan Lake – Proclamation
- Town of Vulcan – Proclamation
2023 Purple Treats
- 94 Take the Cake March 25 and 26 in Okotoks, AB, a portion of the proceeds will be donated.
- Abbey’s Creations is selling handcrafted purple ice cream March 20 to 31 at their McCall Way, Bowness, Inglewood Crossing, Southwood Corner and Kensington locations in Calgary, AB
- Babycakes Cupcakery March 19 to 25 in Red Deer, AB
- Cocoa Tree Bake Shoppe March 20 to 25 in Olds, AB, a portion of the proceeds will be donated.
- JK Bakery March 25 and 26 at both locations in Canmore, AB
- Parlour Ice Cream March 26 in Calgary, AB
- Prestigio Bakery and Bistro March 25 and 26 in Leduc, AB
Don’t forget to share your photos on our social media or email giving@epilepsycalgary.com
PURPLE SONGLIST
If you’re looking for some tunes to enhance Purple Day, our long-time volunteer Martin Bell has you covered with a selection featuring everything from Sheb Wooley’s ‘Purple People Eater’ to the purple one himself, Prince. Thanks, Martin!