Epilepsy and Seizure Association of Manitoba

03/28/2026

Thank you to Dr. Fomenko for sharing news about Purple Day from the Department of Neurosurgery and for attending the Manitoba Legislative meeting with us on the 26th.

Sort By All Only Events Only News Categories Anouncements In the Media Research Return To Main News Today was Purple day - March 26. We raised awareness of Epilepsy and the millions of individuals worldwide that are affected. Dr. Anton Fomenko was at the Manitoba Legislature with the Epilepsy and Se...

03/27/2026

Gimli ..we are in awe of the many landmarks lit up in support of # . Thank you for your support!

In addition to passing a Proclamation acknowledging March 26th as Purple Day, for every year going forward, they had 4 iconic landmarks lit up in support of .

We would also like to thank our dedicated volunteers who headed out to Gimli tonight to take these pictures for us...although the fish and chips at Europa may have factored into that. 😉

03/27/2026

This view was amazing. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the for supporting with the illuminating of the bridge purple.

03/27/2026

Heading over the Esplanade Riel Bridge tonight.....glorious sight to behold.....

03/27/2026

The sign was lit up in support of today. We were extremely lucky, we ran into two separate groups of people, both from out of town, who were there to take pictures with the purple sign. It was a pleasure meeting you all!
Thank you, City of Winnipeg, for your continued support of Purple Day.

03/27/2026

What a beautiful sight! The Central Tower of the Legislative Building was illuminated in support of tonight.
Thank you to the for supporting Purple Day!

03/27/2026

The Water Tower was absolutely stunning lit up when we visited tonight in support of # purpleday. Thank you to the for your ongoing support.

03/26/2026

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03/26/2026

It’s purple day!! 💜💜

I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased a purple item or sent in a donation!

You still have time to purchase your purple day gear or send a donation! Closes March 31st, 2025. https://www.mwapparelco.ca/apparel

03/26/2026

Much of Tom Trottier’s life has been shaped by seizures—not just the acute episodes themselves, but the physical and emotional exhaustion that follows. In recent years, Tom, 51, had been experiencing up to 10 seizures a month. For Tom and his parents, Pat and Phil, it’s been stressful and unforgiving.

But life for the Trottiers seems to be turning a corner, thanks to deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant surgery performed on February 6. The surgery, Manitoba’s first-ever DBS procedure for a patient living with epilepsy, was performed by neurosurgeon, Dr. Anton Fomenko.

“Tom is pretty proud that he had the DBS procedure. He tells people he had brain surgery and shows off the scars. He wears them like a badge of honour," says Pat.

Today is Purple Day, an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. By sharing stories like Tom’s, we hope to shine a light on the realities of living with epilepsy—and the life-changing impact of innovative care. Read more: https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/stories/a-manitoba-first/.

03/26/2026

Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in more than 85 countries on all co...