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This resolution proclaims March 26, 2025, as Purple Day for epilepsy, a significant awareness day aimed at educating the public about this neurological disorder. The resolution highlights that epilepsy is a condition affecting brain electrical functions that can temporarily disrupt consciousness, bodily movements, and sensations, with potentially long-term lifestyle impacts. It emphasizes the widespread nature of the disorder, noting that one in 26 people will develop epilepsy and one in 10 will experience a seizure in their lifetime. The resolution points out that epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, nearly three million Americans, and approximately 60,000 Wisconsinites, and can impact individuals regardless of gender, race, age, religion, or socioeconomic status. While acknowledging that there is no known cure, the resolution notes that existing treatments can help up to 70 percent of individuals manage their condition effectively. The resolution also draws attention to challenges faced by those with epilepsy, such as transportation limitations and public misunderstanding of seizures, and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness, promoting understanding, and advocating for the rights of individuals with this complex disorder.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr15