February 12th: International Epilepsy Awareness Day - The Danny Did Foundation
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February 12th: International Epilepsy Awareness Day

February 12, 2024 – (All Day Event)

A day to celebrate epilepsy awareness around the world on February 12th!

DETAILS: International Epilepsy Day – #EpilepsyDay – is celebrated the second Monday of February each year. This global day for epilepsy awareness is an important step in improving epilepsy awareness in every region of the world, and also highlights the urgent need for increased research into epilepsy.

This campaign was started by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). To learn more, visit https://internationalepilepsyday.org. Danny Did joins advocacy groups worldwide to celebrate this day of international awareness and education.

TAKE ACTION WITH US: Make time to celebrate awareness in your own way on February 12th. Tell your story in any way you can; no one can do that better than you.

*Get Social: When promoting this day and sharing images on social media, be sure to use the hashtag #EpilepsyDay.

*Educate your colleagues, peers or family members about seizure first aid. Learn or review the steps to take here.

*Donate to Danny Did to support our work to protect families who cope with epilepsy. Tax deductible gifts can be made here.