Run For Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation India’s 50 Million Steps Against Stigma Campaign Earns Huge Support at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025
Mumbai: 14 million people in India are living with epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by unprovoked, recurrent seizures. To raise awareness and combat the stigma associated with epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foundation India participated in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025. The aim was to educate everyone about this condition and encourage support, compassion, and actions to improve the lives of millions of people.
Nirmal Surya, Founder Trustee, And Chairman Of Epilepsy Foundation, India said “, Epilepsy Foundation India is an NGO dedicated to working for people with epilepsy. Nearly 500 people from the NGO participated in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 on January 19. Among them, 287 were individuals with epilepsy or their caregivers. Of these, 257 participated in the Dream Run, 24 participated in the 10-kilometer race, and six in the half marathon. Notably, two of the 24 running the 10 kilometers were individuals living with epilepsy. I, too, participated in the 10 km race to support this cause. This year’s theme was ‘Donating Steps for People with Epilepsy to Overcome Stigma,’ inspired by a message from the International Bureau of Epilepsy that 50 million people worldwide are affected by epilepsy. Our goal is to collectively take 50 million steps to raise awareness starting on January 6 and will continue till February 10. I urge all marathon participants to scan the QR code and contribute their steps to help break the stigma surrounding epilepsy. Your support can make a meaningful difference for those living with this condition. We all encourage everyone to join us in the campaign as more steps mean more awareness and more lives improved.”
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