March 26 marked as Purple Day for epilepsy awareness
3月26日被定為癲癇關注日(紫色日)
On March 26, people around the world wear the color purple to mark Purple Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness for epilepsy.
每年3月26日,全球各地的人們會穿上紫色,以響應「紫色日(ㄗˇㄙㄜˋㄖˋ)」,這是一項致力於提高大眾對癲癇(ㄉㄧㄢㄧㄢˊ)認識的全球倡議。
This movement began in 2008 thanks to Cassidy Megan, a young girl from Canada who wanted to replace the stigma surrounding her condition with understanding and support.
這項運動始於2008年,源於加拿大的一位小女孩卡西迪·梅根(Cassidy Megan),她希望以理解和支持來取代圍繞著她的病症所產生的汙名(ㄨ汙ㄇㄧㄥˊ)。
Today, Purple Day is observed in over 85 countries, helping to dispel myths and educate the public about this common neurological disorder.
如今,「紫色日」已在超過85個國家舉行,協助消除迷思並教育大眾認識這種常見的神經系統疾病。
By wearing purple—a color symbolizing the isolation often felt by those affected—participants show solidarity and promote the idea that while epilepsy is a part of life for many, it does not define them.
透過穿上象徵受影響者常感孤立(ㄍㄨㄌㄧˋ)的紫色,參與者展現團結,並推廣一個理念:雖然癲癇是許多人生活的一部分,但它並不能定義他們。
The day serves as an important call to action, encouraging everyone to learn seizure first aid and support advocacy.
這一天是重要的行動呼籲,鼓勵每個人學習癲癇發作時的急救措施並支持權益倡導。
From local schools to global social media campaigns, the growth of this movement proves how one individual's idea can spark meaningful change.
從當地學校到全球社群媒體活動,這項運動的成長證明了一個人的想法如何能引發深遠的改變。
Through education and community, we can create a world where those living with epilepsy feel empowered rather than excluded.
透過教育與社區的力量,我們可以創造一個讓癲癇患者感到被賦權(ㄈㄨˋㄑㄩㄢˊ)而非被排擠的世界。
Let us continue to break down barriers together, one purple ribbon at a time.
讓我們繼續攜手打破藩籬(ㄈㄢㄌㄧˊ),從每一條紫色絲帶開始。
