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Sport Purple for Platelets Day

Go purple on the last Friday of September for Sports Purple for Platelets Day, and support awareness for platelet disorders, including ITP!

Friday

September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATELast Friday in September

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYHealth Conditions

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to sport your favorite purple attire on the last Friday of September for Sport Purple for Platelets Day! This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about platelet disorders, including Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. Ever since it started in 2010, this event has brought together a community of supporters who proudly wear purple to show their solidarity with those affected by these disorders. Whether you're participating in a sporting event or simply going about your day, donning your purple attire can make a big difference in spreading the word about these conditions and showing your support! So, gather your best purple gear and get ready to spread awareness and support on this important day!

TIMELINE

Sport Purple for Platelets Day Timeline

Inaugural Sport Purple for Platelets Day

Sport Purple for Platelets Day was first celebrated, promoting awareness of platelet disorders including Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP).

Global Support

In its second year, the day gained international support, with people sporting purple globally to promote platelet disorder awareness.

Increased Corporate Involvement

Companies and institutions started supporting the cause, leading to office events and larger-scale participation.

Charitable Donations and Fundraising

Fundraising campaigns linked to the event were launched, donating proceeds to charities dedicated to treating and researching platelet disorders.

Sporting Events Get Involved

Sports teams, athletes, and sporting events endorse the day, using their platforms to further raise awareness of platelet disorders.

Virtual Celebrations During Covid-19

Due to the pandemic, virtual celebrations were hosted, ensuring continued support and awareness raising during a challenging time.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Sport Purple for Platelets Day

Don purple workout gear

Get in the spirit of Sport Purple for Platelets Day on your morning run or gym session by wearing purple workout gear. If you're part of a team or sports club, encourage teammates to wear purple too. It's a bold visual statement and a great conversation starter about platelet disorders.

HOLD

Hold a purple potluck

Invite friends over for a purple-themed potluck. Ask everyone to bring a dish that is purple, for extra fun assign different meal courses to different people and see what creative dishes everyone comes up with!

HOST

Host a Wear Purple day at work/school

Talk to your boss or school principal about holding a Wear Purple Day at work or school. This can be a fun and engaging way for larger groups to support the cause, and it's perfect for taking group photos to share in social media.

CREATE

Create and share purple art

Get creative and make some art related to platelet disorders. This could be a painting, a handmade purple jewelry piece, or even a piece of digital art. Then, share your creation on social media using the event's dedicated hashtag to help raise awareness.

ORGANIZE

Organize a purple bake sale

Stir up some purple cupcakes, cookies, or other goodies and sell them at a local event or location. Not only will it raise visibility for the cause, but you can also donate any proceeds to a charity supporting platelet disorders!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Sport Purple for Platelets Day is Important

It inspires creative and exciting ways of fundraising and awareness creation

From purple potlucks to creative art pieces, Sport Purple for Platelets Day inspires individuals, groups and communities to get innovative in their methods of raising awareness about platelet disorders. Whether you choose to run a purple-themed bake sale or host a 'wear purple' day at work, every effort you make contributes significantly to the cause.

It raises awareness about platelet disorders

Sport Purple for Platelets Day is not just a wardrobe change; it's a day to shine a spotlight on platelet disorders like ITP. By wearing purple, we can help start conversations, share information, and reduce misunderstanding about these conditions.

It fosters community

Sport Purple for Platelets Day brings together those affected by platelet disorders and their supporters. Sporting purple is a show of solidarity and advocacy, turning us all into activists who raise awareness and rally support around an important cause.