Hello, I am Scarlett and this Purple Day, I am 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.

When I was 16, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), after years of experiencing jerks and seizures. Epilepsy affects my life in so many ways that often go unseen. Simple things that people take for granted - staying away from home, exercising freely and even going to the cinema can carry fear for someone with Epilepsy.

I acknowledge how lucky I am to have a stable medication that allows me to live a normal life. However, I do not forget the child within me who was scared to wake up in the morning.

I am running for her and the staggering 10.5 million children across the globe who, with your help, have the opportunity to live a normal life.

Together we can create a future where every child with Epilepsy can live seizure free. No child should live in fear of their own body. Seizures can be frightening and they can leave children in pain, feeling confused and alone.

Please make a donation to my page today. If you'd like to join me in the challenge then you can sign up here: https://www.youngepilepsy.org.uk/get-involved/challenge/26-miles-in-26-days-challengePurple Day on 26th of March is the International Day of Epilepsy awareness.

Nearly every hour, another child or young person in the UK is diagnosed with Epilepsy. Show your support by donating today and help stop the fear of seizures.