Eden Public School held Purple Day last Thursday to help raise awareness of epilepsy and support year 2 student, Jaidyn Fox, who suffers from the condition.
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Jaidyn said he was excited to dress up, adding that he felt "safe" at school.
"And I've got a necklace as well that tells people I've got epilepsy in case I have seizures," Jaidyn said.
Jaidyn used to suffer from seizures four to five times per day, but his mother, Kristen Vermazen, said his seizures have improved considerably over the last five months.
"Jaidyn has learnt to take his medications all by himself at the correct times. It's important he learns to do this for himself," Ms Vermazen said.
Finding the right medical support for Jaidyn hasn't been easy.
Ms Vermazen said they had to travel to Canberra regularly for pediatrician appointments.
Even Jaidyn's special neurologist had to travel from Sydney to Canberra to meet him there because there is not one in Canberra.
"It's really hard," Ms Vermazen said, "but it's getting better."
"The seizures do affect his schooling and there's a roll on effect because he gets tired from his seizures and then being tired causes more seizures."
But it is not just the physical effects of epilepsy that make life difficult for people suffering from epilepsy.
Ms Vermazen has two friends who suffer from epilepsy and she said they both handle it in different ways.
"I have a friend who has lost friends because of epilepsy and I have another friend who won't tell anyone because they're scared of people finding out."
"I don't want that for Jaidyn," Ms Vermazen said.
And by the looks of Purple Day" Jaidyn has a whole school of supporters behind him.
Epilepsy is the world’s most common serious brain condition.
An estimated 50 million people across the globe are currently living with epilepsy.
It is estimated that over 250,000 Australians have the condition.
Visit your nearest Dick Smith, Telstra or United Finance outlet to purchase your Purple Day merchandise and support people impacted by epilepsy in Australia.
If you would like to celebrate Purple Day and support epilepsy awareness worldwide please phone 1300 374 537 to make a Purple Day donation today, or visit www.epilepsy.org.au
