Why A Purple Pumpkin for Howloween? Plus, A Gibson Howloween Coloring Page!


FiveSibes #Flashback Photo ~ Gibson & His Purple Pumpkin ~ 2014


W oo! Or, should I say Booooo! It's that time of the year when pumpkin hunting and carving is fun thing to do! And, while we are all busy carving and displaying our artworks on the gourds, did you remember to make a purple pumpkin?


 "Woo! What's in my purple pumpkin? Treats?!" 
~Gibson/FiveSibes


 
 

 
A Purple pumpkin? What?!

If you've been a FiveSibes follower, you know how important the color of purple is to us, and why Purple Pumpkins are a staple here.If you are new to us here at FiveSibes, I initially joined in the Purple Pumpkin Project because we made our pumpkin purple for my Epi-dog Gibson. So, you might be asking yourself, Why was Gibson's pumpkin purple?

For Canine Epilepsy Awareness! 

You can read more about it in our video further down in this post, or by visiting a previous explanatory post HERE.

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In a pumpkin shell—as many of you already know, our Gibson was diagnosed with idiopathic Epilepsy shortly after his third birthday, and purple is the official color of Epilepsy awareness. The Purple Pumpkin Project, an initiative of the Epilepsy Foundation, was developed so that when you put a purple pumpkin out, whether it is one you painted, or one you bought (like Gib's in the photos above), it will encourage others, especially Trick-or-Treaters to ask, "Why is Gibson's pumpkin purple?" And...in the spirit of awareness, we would answer, "For Canine Epilepsy. Gibson has Epilepsy, but he never lets that stop him from having fun, especially on Howl-o-ween!"
 
 
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What is the Purple Pumpkin Project? 
Check out our video below!
 


 
 
So, this Howl-o-ween...put out a purple pumpkin! No matter if you color one purple, paint it purple, put purple stickers all over it, or purchase a purple pumpkin, put it out on display proudly! Then, when someone asks you, "Why is your pumpkin purple?" You can tell them it is for Canine Epilepsy Awareness, and that dogs with seizures can~and DO~live full, happy lives!
 

Here's a new FiveSibes Coloring Page! (We previously posted a Howloween coloring page of our Wolfie HERE). Kid friendly! It's our beloved  "Gibson" with his Purple Halloween Pumpkin! I'd love to have you SHARE your colored Purple Pumpkin pages with me, and I'll share them, too, in a future video! Happy Howl-O-Ween!

 

 Click on image above to download the FREE coloring page!


Send your child's ~ or your ~ completed colored Gibson page to me at FiveSibesLiveGibStrong(at)gmail(dot)com (you know to replace the (at) and the (dot) with the symbols)! And put "Gibson's Purple Pumpkin" in the subject line! Don't forget to give us the artist's name! (We'll share just a last initial for privacy reasons).

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Comments

  1. All thing CollieOctober 18, 2024 at 12:15 AM

    I’ll see if we can find a purple pumpkin this yea!

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  2. The Florida FurkidsOctober 18, 2024 at 8:25 AM

    Are there purple treats? We think they would be nommy.

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  3. messymimiOctober 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM

    I love purple! The page is beautiful, but I have no printer. If I can, I'll do it at the church and let the kids color it for rEcess.

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  4. Brian's Home BlogOctober 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM

    Pretty purple and a fun video too!

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  5. Tail Wag WisdomOctober 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM

    I LOVE the idea of a purple pumpkin for Epilepsy Awareness. It's such a smart idea. I have a purple pumpkin for Henry. I'm still hoping that some day in the near future there will be a cure for this disease. I know I've said it before, but I need to say it again, Dorothy, you are a warrior in caring on Gibson's legacy. You always inspire me. I love the photos of handsome Gibson. So sweet! I'm sharing this with all my dog parents and hope to see lots of purple pumpkins out in the wild. ;)

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  6. AnonymousOctober 20, 2024 at 6:48 PM

    Having a special colour for epilepsy is so important. Using it signifies support and knowledge.

    I remember someone writing to our paper saying he had epilepsy and was confronted by someone who didn't believe his disability stocker was real because the person did not 'look' disabled. Epilepsy is there even if it is invisible to you and me. Dogs and people unite for canine epilepsy.

    Marjorie and Toulouse
    DashKitten.com

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  7. LaylasWoofOctober 21, 2024 at 1:53 PM

    I love this project it is such a great reminder

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  8. TiffanyOctober 21, 2024 at 4:23 PM

    I love this idea! First time hearing about purple pumpkins and I think it's a great way to share awareness. Epilepsy isn't the end of the world as long as you take the steps to treat and manage it ☺️

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