PURPLE HOUR
Supporting teens living with epilepsy through education, community, and compassionate care
STIGMA
42% of youth with epilepsy report feeling stigmatized.
ISOLATION
20% to 21% of teens report having no peer support despite wanting someone who understands epilepsy. 60% of teens want someone to talk to about their challenges
VOICES
“I don’t know anyone with epilepsy…no one in my life will ever understand how I feel.”
“I wish I had friends 17-24 who I can just vent to about young adulthood and epilepsy.”
Why Purple Hour Matters
Epilepsy affects far more than physical health. Many teens experience isolation, misunderstanding, and anxiety because the people around them often don’t know how to respond or provide support. Purple Hour was created to bridge that gap by offering education, meaningful connections, and compassionate programs that empower teens living with epilepsy. Our goal is simple: to ensure that no teen faces epilepsy feeling alone.
What We Do: Purple Hour supports children and teens living with epilepsy through meaningful outreach, educational support, and compassionate community programs. We meet young people where they are—providing care kits, free tutoring, virtual support meetings, and opportunities to connect with others who understand their experiences.
Our Impact: Working with pediatric hospitals and community partners, Purple Hour has distributed more than 530+ care kits across Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and California. Each care kit is thoughtfully assembled to provide comfort, encouragement, and practical resources for young people living with epilepsy.
Why It Matters: At its core, Purple Hour exists to remind every child and teen living with epilepsy that they are seen, supported, and never alone.
