BC PLACE TO WEAR PURPLE FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS
March 26th, 2014
March 26, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY
BC PLACE TO WEAR PURPLE FOR “PURPLE DAY” EPILEPSY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Vancouver, BC: The Northern Lights roof lighting display at BC Place will be illuminated “purple” on March 26th in support of Purple Day - a day dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy.
On March 26, the BC Epilepsy Society encourages British Columbians to join others around the world by wearing purple in support of epilepsy awareness. For information about Purple Day activities in BC, please contact the BC Epilepsy Society at 604-875-6704, info@bcepilepsy.com or go to www.bcepilepsy.com
BC PLACE NORTHERN LIGHTS WEARING PURPLE SUPPORTING EPILEPSY AWARENESS ‘PURPLE DAY’
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Time: 6AM to Sunrise, then Sunset to 11PM
About the ‘Northern Lights’ at BC Place
The stadium roof façade – known as the Northern Lights Display - uses 1700 ‘ETFE’ panels, stacked four rows high, and 6,800 linear feet of energy-efficient LED lights to create customizable lighting displays. BC Place has used the entire roof to promote specific events, create seasonal displays and raise awareness for community and charitable organizations.
About BC Place
BC Place Stadium is the largest multipurpose venue of its kind in the province of British Columbia. An architectural signature for the province, BC Place hosts sports, exhibition and entertainment on a year-round calendar of live events. BC Place is proud to be home to the BC Lions Football Club, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the BC Sports Hall of Fame. For more information, follow @BCPlace on Twitter or visit www.bcplace.com
Media Contact
Duncan Blomfield
Marketing & Communications Manager, BC Place
Tel: (604) 661-7360 Email: DBlomfield@bcpavco.com