Cycling for a Cause: Samobor Organizes "Purple Bike Tour" to Raise Epilepsy Awareness

By , 15 Mar 2017, 07:54 AM News
Cycling for a Cause: Samobor Organizes "Purple Bike Tour" to Raise Epilepsy Awareness Source: Pixabay

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Purple Day is an event designed to raise awareness of epilepsy. 

For the international event Purple Day which is held on March 26th, volunteer center "Kad bi svi" from Samobor is organizing a cycling race in support of those suffering from epilepsy. This is the second consecutive year for the Purple Bike Tour.

The mission of the Purple Bike Tour is to publicly express support for those who suffer from epilepsy and ensure that they are not alone.

For the bike tour, participants are encouraged to wear something purple or highlight a purple detail. 

Participants will meet on March 26, 2017 at King Tomislav Square in Samobor. The tour will begin at 11:00 with a purple procession through Samobor and its surroundings. 

After the finish at the Samobor cinema, cyclists will be welcomed with drinks and a concert by band Tricikl. 

Organizers: 

Volunteer Center "Kad bi svi" with the help of bike champion Filip Turk

Partners: 

City of Samobor, Samobor Open University, and the Croatian Association for Epilepsy

If you're in Zagreb County be sure to join this good cause!

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