Wear Purple for Parkinson’s: How a Simple Colour Choice Can Make a Big Impact
Wearing purple for Parkinson’s is a simple but powerful way to raise awareness, spark important conversations and support people living with Parkinson’s disease. Each year, individuals, workplaces, schools and community groups across Queensland don purple clothing to show solidarity — and many turn this show of support into meaningful fundraising.
Why purple matters
Purple is the global colour of Parkinson’s awareness. When people wear purple, it creates visibility for a condition that is often misunderstood or invisible. It signals support for the Parkinson’s community and helps open conversations about the challenges people and families face every day.
Turning awareness into fundraising
A “Wear Purple” day is one of the easiest and most inclusive ways to fundraise. It requires minimal planning, is low-cost, and allows people of all ages and abilities to participate. Some popular ways communities turn purple into fundraising include:
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Workplace Wear Purple Days
Encourage staff to wear purple in exchange for a gold coin or small donation. Add a morning tea, raffle or purple-themed bake sale to boost funds and team spirit. -
Schools and Early Learning Centres
Students can wear purple accessories, socks or uniforms for the day while learning about Parkinson’s and the importance of kindness and community support. -
Community Groups and Clubs
Sporting clubs, social groups and community organisations can dedicate a training session, game day or event to “Wear Purple for Parkinson’s.” -
Purple Challenges and Events
From fun runs and walks to trivia nights and fitness challenges, adding a purple theme helps link the activity to Parkinson’s awareness and encourages donations.
More than fundraising — it’s connection
Wearing purple isn’t just about raising money. It helps people living with Parkinson’s feel seen, supported and understood. For many, seeing their workplace, school or community wearing purple is a powerful reminder that they are not alone.
How your support helps
Funds raised through Wear Purple initiatives support the work of Parkinson’s Queensland, helping deliver education, support services, advocacy and community programs for people living with Parkinson’s and their carers across Queensland.
Start your Wear Purple fundraiser
Ready to make an impact? You can easily set up your own Wear Purple for Parkinson’s fundraising page and invite friends, family, colleagues and your community to support your efforts.
👉 Start your Wear Purple fundraiser here:
https://fundraising-for-parkinsons-queensland.raiselysite.com/
Together, by wearing purple and fundraising, we can create greater awareness, stronger community connection and better outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s across Queensland.
