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International Epilepsy Day International Epilepsy Day takes place on the second Monday of February each year.

14/02/2025

Today is the final day to log your steps in the challenge!

Thanks to all who have participated and helped us achieve the staggering goal of over 280 MILLION steps!

What a fantastic event 💜
14/02/2025

What a fantastic event 💜

Thank you to everyone who contributed their beautiful artwork to this year’s International Epilepsy Day virtual exhibiti...
10/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who contributed their beautiful artwork to this year’s International Epilepsy Day virtual exhibition

Art has a unique ability to transcend language and establish a profound connection to the human experience. As individuals engage with these artworks, we hope they gain valuable insights into the strength and courage required to navigate the uncertainties often associated with epilepsy.

Thank you to all the artists who submitted entries addressing the unmet needs of individuals with epilepsy and their families. These works of art serve as a...

10/02/2025

Wow! We're absolutely blown away!

Our goal was and today on our step counter shows over 274 MILLION steps! That's 5.48 times our original target!

Thank you for walking, running, and stepping your way to this incredible milestone.

Although today is officially the last day of the campaign, we're leaving the step counter open until the end of the week, so let's see how high we can go!

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Presidente FEDE Federación Española de Epilepsia and IBE Vice President Europe Region, Elvira Vacas shares her message
10/02/2025

Presidente FEDE Federación Española de Epilepsia and IBE Vice President Europe Region, Elvira Vacas shares her message

A message from the Vice President of the International Bureau for Epilepsy Europe Region, Elvira Vacas, on the occasion of International Epilepsy Day, 10 Feb...

Thank you for this video debunking the most common myths about epilepsy
10/02/2025

Thank you for this video debunking the most common myths about epilepsy

We're almost there! International Epilepsy Day gets underway tomorrow, and we'd love for all our followers to get involv...
09/02/2025

We're almost there!

International Epilepsy Day gets underway tomorrow, and we'd love for all our followers to get involved!

💜 Download an card from the International Epilepsy Day website (under "Campaign Resources"). Write down what you need to live well with epilepsy, take a photo of yourself holding the card, and share it on social media using and . Encourage your community to participate too, sharing their messages in their own languages!

💜 If you haven't already done so, download the Toolkit from the Campaign Resources page. We've also translated the toolkit into French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Armenian, Arabic, Indonesian, and Japanese, so be sure to check out the translated versions as well!

Let's make this International Epilepsy Day the most impactful yet!

We're in the final 3 days of our campaign! Let's push through to the finish line together. Every step counts!
07/02/2025

We're in the final 3 days of our campaign!

Let's push through to the finish line together. Every step counts!

Thank you Fred, founder of Kiserem Epilepsy Foundationfor sharing your with us for
06/02/2025

Thank you Fred, founder of Kiserem Epilepsy Foundationfor sharing your with us for




06/02/2025
Dr Goutam Ganguly spent 30 years dedicating his career to diagnosing and treating people with epilepsy when unexpectedly...
06/02/2025

Dr Goutam Ganguly spent 30 years dedicating his career to diagnosing and treating people with epilepsy when unexpectedly he himself was diagnosed with late-onset epilepsy.

"I now connect with my patients on a much deeper level—not just as their doctor but as someone who has lived through the same fears and uncertainties they face."

Thank you to all who so generously shared their stories for International Epilepsy Day. They are now available to view a...
05/02/2025

Thank you to all who so generously shared their stories for International Epilepsy Day.

They are now available to view at: https://internationalepilepsyday.org/journey/

More stories will be added as we approach .

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About International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy Day, a joint initiative created by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), is a global event celebrated annually on the 2nd Monday of February, to promote awareness on epilepsy right around the world. In 2020 International Epilepsy Day will happen on February 10th. With IBE and ILAE representation in more than 120 countries, this is a powerful opportunity to highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, their families and carers, in every region of the world.

This is a day for everyone and every organization:-


  • no matter where you are

  • no matter how small your group or how wide your geographical spread