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It is a moment to move beyond awareness, to celebrate the contribution, diversity & resilience of the disability community.

#PurpleLights founder @garykearney.bsky.social explains the spirit behind the colour:

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In a room that is lit purple, 5 people stand: 3 members of Irish Equity's Executive (Vice President Jessica Freed, Trustee Ann Russell, President Gerry O'Brien), stand next to SIPTU organiser Robbie Purfield & #PurpleLights founder Gary Kearney. They are holding an assortment of #PurpleLights Props.

In a room that is lit purple, 5 people stand: 3 members of Irish Equity's Executive (Vice President Jessica Freed, Trustee Ann Russell, President Gerry O'Brien), stand next to SIPTU organiser Robbie Purfield & #PurpleLights founder Gary Kearney. They are holding an assortment of #PurpleLights Props.

In 2021 #IrishEquity applied to our sister org. #SIPTU & got their promise that every #InternationalDisabledPeoplesDay from then on, the pagoda roof of liberty hall will be lit purple in support of the #PurpleLights campaign.

We are proud to be able to support #PurpleLights25 again tonight.

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Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and I am delighted to see that Banbury Town Council has joined the #purplelights movement as part of efforts to raise awareness of the ongoing battle against the disease.

Please visit www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk to find out more.