Purple Day is approaching

March 26th is Purple Day!  Is a day to stand in solidarity with the 65 million people around the world who are affected by seizure disorders and their families.

March 26th is International Epilepsy Awareness Day!

Yes! I will be raising money on March 26 th

For Epilepsy Action Australia

However it is much more important to me that

I increase the community's understanding of epilepsy

and seizure disorders. 

Sadly someone experiencing a seizure in public

is still meet with feelings of fear and uncertainty.

Many people are still unsure what to do.

But YES! You can help and it doesn't need to be scary!

Here's the tips below.     

The message of purple day is simple . . .

People who experience seizure disorders are everyday people living everyday lives!

This is the message I carry in hosting

My Purple Day Art Action 

Experiencing a seizure disorder has not preventing me

from following my creative passions and a career in the arts.

I am a poet, publish Children's author and now Visual Artist.

Please join my My Purple Day Art Action 

Put your Purple On

and  stand with us on MARCH 26 TH! 

Also up for auction

An Update on Purple Day Action

March 26 is Purple Day

The aim of Purple Day is to raise awareness of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Seizures are one of the most common neurological disorder, however many people are fearful and confronted when they see someone having a seizure for the first time. There are many misconceptions held by people in the wider community, that hinder them to assist someone having a seizure, one of the aims of Epilepsy Action Australia and purple day is to educate people how to recognize a seizure and how to assist the person.  One of the things I'd like to say to people the most important ways to assist me are to stay clam and reassure me that medical assistance is on its way. 

Having said that it is not always necessary call an ambulance if someone is having a seizure. Some seizures may only last a few seconds and after a few minutes rest the person is able to continue on with their daily routine, while other seizures known as grand mal seizures or complex seizures may need medication to stop the seizure.

Like many other illnesses, everyone who experiences a seizure will display a different set of symptoms. Which I can understand would make it difficult for someone who doesn't know me to give assistance. But they use of common sense goes along way. Like instead of moving the patient remove obstacles away from them. To not restrict abnormal movements or the person's airways. No one is going to bleed to death if the bite the tongue, but if the bite your finger because its in their month your finger might be very sore.  It is important to keep the patients airway clear, so sicking anything in their month is going to restrict their breathing. People being able to swallow their tongue during a seizure is a myth. 

A person not being able to breath is more serious than a few bites on their tongue, So its clear airways we want.  Lots of people crowding around me when I am having a seizure makes me sweat. So one people monitoring my breathing is all that is needed. Otherwise what I need is the area to be well ventilated. 

More information on seizure first-aid and types of seizure can be found at Epilepsy Action Australia in the coming weeks there be some videos on different types of seizures posted to my blog. However in the event of an emergency,call 000 (in Australia only) and the operate will direct you on how to give first-aid and if you do need an ambulance. 

On Purple Day March 26 2013

I am auctioning some of my art to raise money for

Epilepsy Action Ausstralia

The auction will take place online for 24hrs

If you like my art you can bid here

Or make a donation Here

So up for auction is

"Purple Triumph"

"Out on a limb!"

"Freedom For All"

More information on the auction,

how to bid and making payments,

and artworks will be available soon.

or you can email me.

"Postage is additional to your bid"

"Quoted Bidding Times are Brisbane, Queensland, Australia"

THANK YOU

Debbie Chilton    

Having Epilepsy Shouldn't Put You Out On A Limb

Debbie's Purple Day

Online Art Auction

26th March 2013

Purple Day is an International Day to raise awareness of the lives people with Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders in the community. Having seizure dispute your normal daily routine. "should not put you out on a limb!" 

Having seizures never defines who I am as a person. Like 40% of people who experience epilepsy my seizures are unpredictable, making holding down full time work not feasible. It  can take me a few hours to recover from a seizure. However my seizure do not prevent me from living a fully active community life.

This is a very significant year for me, as I am very fortunate to be one of forty-one people around Australian living with a disability participating in the Leaders for Tomorrow Program.  One of my goals in the program is to be able to establish myself as an artist in my local community.  

In addition to my seizure disorder, I also have CP. I always have been interested in art, however at school, especially to my parents, a career in art was not seen as a viable option. I happy to tell you today, my artwork hangs with pride in the house along with other artwork.  

Just as cerebral palsy hasn't prevented me for pursing my art, not has epilepsy deter me from public speaking, poetry performance, presenting academic papers and a public life. I have far from locked myself away because of my epilepsy. 

Someday's when I'm out performing my poetry, I shine. Other days after performing I want to crawl under the table and hide. However, my motto is why hide away and miss opportunities to Shine. 

On March 26th I am auctioning some of my artwork to raising money to support the on going work of Epilepsy Action Australia, who provide free support to people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders and their families, as well training and epilepsy training to the community. 

Pictured above is one of my works that will be up for auction, you can bid @ Purple Day Art Auction However you must be able to pay for items online at my secure Fundraising page       

Debbie Chilton
Purple & Proud

You are invited to . . .

Debbie's Purple Day Art Auction

On 26th March 2013 (24 hrs Only)  

Click Here For Your Invite!

Art for a Cause

Debbie's Purple Day

Online Art Auction

Help Unmask Epilepsy! 

On March 26th 2013, 

You can help unmask epilepsy

by attending 

Debbie's Online Art Auction

Open for 24 hrs only!

"Freedom For All"

Pictured above is a work to be completed

to auction on Purple Day!

You can find out more about Purple Day 

and Epilepsy Awareness at

purpleday.com  

Details of where and how to bid to come.

or for more details email me.

Click Here To Make A Bid