As the global sponsor, The Anita Kaufmann Foundation has teamed up with The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida again, to create and develop a comprehensive event for the epilepsy community. This event is specifically designed for patients and caregivers living with epilepsy as a shared opportunity to meet, engage, and be inspired to promote epilepsy awareness in their own community. In addition, patients and caregivers can explore the expo and learn more about services and supports available to them.
Purple Day® is the largest grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. It was created in 2008, by then nine-year-old Cassidy Megan. Motivated by her own struggles with epilepsy, she wanted to get people talking about the condition to dispel myths and inform those with seizures that they are not alone. While it is tradionationally celebrated on March 26th , this year we will hold our annual event on March 23, 2024 to allow families from all over to partcipate!
Planning is still in the works, but you can expect:
To purchase specially priced Walt Disney World® Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, CLICK HERE or call 407-566-5600 and provide group code GMR.
Tickets are valid 7 days before, during, and 7 days after the meeting dates. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid ticket on the same day are required. To make park reservations, you will need to sign-in to an existing Disney® Account or create a new one and link each ticket. Park reservations are subject to availability – please check the Park Availability Calendar. For details on making a park reservation, please visit Disney Park Pass Experience Updates.
Whether it’s your first visit or your 100th, we recommend reviewing the Walt Disney World® Resort Experience Updates.
You can book a discounted hotel at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando - Disney Springs™ Area online or by calling our reservations department at 1-800-340-2494, and referencing the code: EAE. Must be booked by February 20, 2024 to receive discounted price.
Attendee Check-In Starts
Breakfast Buffet: Fuel your day with a delectable Disney breakfast buffet, featuring a scrumptious spread of morning delights to kickstart your Purple Day® adventure.
Main Program
Meet Greg Grunberg for Photos
Expo Hall Open
Purple Playroom Open
Meet, Greet, and Photo with Mickey & Minnie: Make your day even more magical by meeting the iconic duo, Mickey & Minnie. Capture unforgettable moments and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Showing of the short film: “Under The Lights”
Epidialogues: Conversations about Rare Epilepsy: Chris Hauser, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Meghan, caregiver to a child living with a rare type of epilepsy.
Sponsored by
Intro to VNS Therapy: Ronald Davis, MD, Pediatrix Neurology and Epilepsy of Florida
Sponsored by
Living With Epilepsy Panel
