You’re invited to join us at College Park on June 20, for our 12th Annual Purple Walk!
The Purple Walk is coming back on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at College Park. Our annual Purple Walk is a magical day that’s all about getting involved in your community, raising awareness about epilepsy, and, of course, fundraising for Epilepsy Toronto’s programs and services.
Each year, over 600 members take up the challenge and fundraise to complete the 5km Purple Walk in downtown Toronto, bringing awareness to the whole city! This year is the 12th Annual Purple Walk, let’s step up for epilepsy and help us spread awareness and make an unforgettable day.
The Purple Walk is for anyone who wants to participate. Come celebrate community, raise funds and be a part of the Purple Walk on Saturday, June 20, at College Park.
Once you’ve registered for the Purple Walk and created your donation page, take photos and videos on your social media to help you reach your fundraising goal and spread the word about epilepsy. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #12PurpleWalk and tag @epilepsytoronto
Access the Purple Walk Toolkit for ready-to-use resources that make it easy to share your story, connect with your network, and support your fundraising journey.
- Location: College Park, 444 Yonge St (accessible from Yonge, Gerrard, and Bay/College Street)
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Time: The event will begin at 11:00 AM, and the walk itself will take place early afternoon (exact times to be announced).
Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION
Yes! We encourage you to customize your Purple Walk Fundraising page to tell your story and why you are walking for Epilepsy. Click here for our Walker Fundraising Support Guide.
Great question! It is very easy and a great idea to share your participation in the Purple Walk for Epilepsy with your friends and family. Click here for “How to Share Your Page on Social Media” and click here for suggested “Social Media Caption Templates”. Please remember to tag us #PurpleWalkForEpilepsy #EpilepsyToronto
Firstly, thank you for being a Team Captain. Your leadership plays a key role in bringing people together and making the Purple Walk experience meaningful for your team! You are also the Chief Cheerleader, bringing the Purple Energy to the event! Click here for resources and tips to support you on your Team Captain journey.
The Purple Walk for Epilepsy is our largest fundraiser of the year. The funds raised help provide counselling, education, employment services, recreation, and life skills programs to people living with epilepsy and their families.
FUNDRAISING
You don’t have to fundraise to attend, but we do encourage everyone to try to contribute in some way.
The Purple Walk is a key fundraiser for Epilepsy Toronto, and each participant represents both a cost and an opportunity to make an impact. Whether it’s a small personal donation, asking friends or family to support you, or sharing your page, every effort makes a difference.
And if fundraising isn’t possible for you, please know you are still welcome in this community and at this event.
No, all registered walkers will be eligible for the Purple Walk draws if they are registered as of June 19, 2026. In some cases, walkers can earn extra entries for their fundraising efforts; the amount per extra entry varies by draw.
As a thank you to our Purple Walk Walkers, please see the available discount code:
Use the promo code PURPLEWALK to receive a 15% discount on tickets to the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) when purchased through their website. This promo code will be valid until August 31, 2026.
PURPLE WALK DAY
The Purple Walk for Epilepsy on June 20th is at College Park. College Park is located directly beside the Aura Building at 386 Yonge Street.
Arriving by Public Transit (TTC): Get off at College Station on the Yonge-University Line 1. College Park is located south of the station exit, with an entrance on the west side of Yonge Street.
Arriving by Car: Here are some public paid parking locations in the area*:
- Delta Chelsea Hotel @ 33 Gerrard Street West
- 777 Bay Street
- 2 Carlton Street
- 2-52 Gerrard Street West
- 28 Wood Street
- 101 College Street
*Epilepsy Toronto is not affiliated with any of these parking lots.
Here is a suggested list of what to bring:
- Your medications
- Water – as much water as you need
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-ready wear (We are hoping for a warm sunny day! )
- Backpack – We don’t have any storage on site
- Your Purple Energy! 🎉🥳💜 Come dressed in Purple and bring any signs, banners or noisemakers you’d like to have for the walk.
Pets are welcome to join the fun! We kindly ask all pet owners to help make the day enjoyable and safe for everyone by following a few simple guidelines:
- Keep your dog on a leash.
- Ensure your pet stays hydrated throughout the event.
- Please clean up after your pet.
- Be mindful that not everyone (including some other pets) is comfortable around animals.
No, there are no lockers available. Please bring a backpack to carry any of your belongings.
