Power of Positive Change Award

Photo: Ryan Taplin                                            
                                                                 Premier Rodney MacDonald and Cassidy

Purple Day founder Cassidy Megan is one of ten recipients of Nova Scotia's first-ever Premier's Power of Positive Change Awards.

The award honors students who demonstrate leadership organizing a school or community activity or show exemplary behaviour promoting positive attitudes. Each winner receives a $2,000 bursary toward post-secondary education!

Cassidy received this honor for her quest to bring awareness to epilepsy. She researched her disorder and decided she wanted to pass that knowledge on to others. Cassidy's efforts led to a school-wide Purple Day in Nova Scotia. In 2008, Purple Day went international and www.purpleday.org was born. Cassidy's goal is to address kids' fears about seizures by giving students information about epilepsy and seizure first aid.

Congratulations Cassidy! We are so proud of you!

Epilepsy Toronto H.O.P.E. Award


                                                                                   Cassidy with her H.O.P.E. Award

Every year, Epilepsy Toronto recognizes a few people who have made a significant difference in the lives of people living with epilepsy by honouring them with a special honour known as the H.O.P.E. award. H.O.P.E. stands for Helping Out People with Epilepsy and the award is given to a few individuals who have made important contributions to better the lives of all those impacted by seizures. Contributions can be in the form of medical advancements, volunteerism, raising awareness or taking a leadership role in improving standard of living for those with epilepsy.

Read the full letter from Epilepsy Toronto.