Local support for people with epilepsy
Croydon, Greater London, UK
Purple Day
Purple Day is 26th March 2024
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/fundraising/purple-day
The photo above was taken from the society’s AGM on 21st May 2019.
On the extreme right is Stephen Aselford. It is with great sadness that we heard the news that Stephen passed away in September 2019.
“The Funeral starts at 10.30am at Croydon Crematorium, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AT. Commemoration event to be held from noon at Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD.
We are inviting people to wear red for the occasion to reflect both Stephen’s socialism and his love of London buses!
All welcome to come and share your happy memories of Stephen’s life and activism.”
Stephen was a long-time campaigner for disabled rights as a key member of Disabled People Against Cuts
https://dpac.uk.net/2019/10/honouring-stephen/
In the centre of the photo is Dawn Gibbons our Honorary Secretary, flanked on the left by our Chairman, Marco Valencia , and on the right by our local MP, Sarah Jones – thanks to Sarah for her support again.
Epilepsy Action is a national support group for those with epilepsy and their carers. They can provide detailed medical information on epilepsy in the form of leaflets. Their helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 5050.
You can sign up to their e-newsletter or follow them on Facebook or Twitter to keep up-to-date.
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/newsletter
https://www.facebook.com/epilepsyaction
https://www.twitter.com/epilepsyaction
Dawn Gibbons, Honorary Secretary