Campaigning to stop the silence around Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Epilepsy

SUDEP Action/Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy deaths worldwide. 

Launched by SUDEP Action in October 2014 (as SUDEP Awareness Day), SUDEP Action Day shines a light on the largest cause of death in people with epilepsy and helps empower others through increased awareness. Funds raised by SUDEP Action through SUDEP Action Day will contribute to important work in this area.

SUDEP Action Day is also a time when epilepsy organisations across the world come together with one voice and one united aim.

We must encourage every person with epilepsy, their families, and health professionals to be more aware of risks and to take an active role in discussing, reviewing and reducing them.

SUDEP Action Day is an opportunity to discover more about SUDEP Action, what they do, and how they do it. Throughout the week, from October 14-18, they will share stories and information and they want you to do the same, to raise awareness about epilepsy and SUDEP and spread understanding.

Check out our interviews about SUDEP here:

• SUDEP Action CEO Sammy Ashby: Saving Lives: SUDEP Action Day

• Neurosurgeon and researcher Brian Dlouhy: SUDEP Caused By Lack Of Air Hunger?

Learn more about the day, here.

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