This Purple Day, I'm taking part in the 26 miles in 26 days Challenge to help raise awareness and life changing funds for children and young people with epilepsy.

As many of you know, I was diagnosed with epilepsy in year 10 at the age of 15. However, I had my first seizure at the age of 10 in year 6, going through many tests over the years to try and determine the cause. My diagnosis took 5 years and if I can help any other children/young people with epilepsy to be diagnosed and supported at a faster rate, my experiences over the past 7 years would have been so worth it.

Purple Day on 26th of March is the International Day of Epilepsy awareness. Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening and isolating conditions children can experience. Help show them that we're on their team.

Show your support and help create a future where young people with epilepsy are heard, and they get the support they need, when they need it, no matter what.