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According to World Health Organization (WHO), around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures. It is also estimated that up to 70 per cent of people living with the condition could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated.
To raise awareness and combat the stigma around epilepsy, people associated with Epilepsy Foundation India participated in 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.
Dr Nirmal Surya, Founder Trustee and Chairman of Epilepsy Foundation, India said, “This is an NGO dedicated to working for people with epilepsy. Nearly 500 people from the NGO participated in 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-kilometre race, and six in the half marathon.”
He further added, “Notably, two of the 24 people running the 10-kilometre race were individuals living with epilepsy. I, too, participated in the same to support this cause.”
This year’s theme was `Donating Steps for People with Epilepsy to Overcome Stigma’, which was inspired by a message from the International Bureau of Epilepsy that 50 million people worldwide are affected by the condition.
Sharing more about the same, the Chairman says, “Our goal is to collectively take 50 million steps to raise awareness, starting on January 6 and continuing till February 10. We all encourage everyone to join us in the campaign as more steps mean more awareness and more lives improved.”
About epilepsy
According to WHO, many underlying disease mechanisms can lead to epilepsy. However, the cause of the disease is still unknown in about 50 per cent of cases globally. Characteristics of seizures vary and depend on various factors. Temporary symptoms include loss of awareness or consciousness, and disturbances of movement, sensation, mood or other cognitive functions.
Seizures can be controlled, and epilepsy is treatable if diagnosed early.
