News Release

"M" on Box Springs Mountain Will Be Illuminated with Purple Lights in Recognition of the National Walk for Epilepsy

For immediate release: April 14, 2018

The "M" on Box Springs Mountain will be illuminated with purple lights from dusk until midnight tonight in recognition of the National Walk for Epilepsy, which raises funds for research, programs, and services related to epilepsy while bringing additional awareness. The National Walk for Epilepsy will be held at the National Mall on April 14 in support of the 65 million people worldwide who have epilepsy.

"The Epilepsy Foundation is celebrating 50 years of programs and services supporting the epilepsy community," said Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez. "These efforts are helping millions overcome the obstacles of living with epilepsy, accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives."

City Hall's LED lighting system on Box Springs Mountain for the 'M' is designed to enhance local events and provide a source of civic unity and pride. The default color will be white.

Lighting the ‘M’ promotes the City, its civic institutions, state and federal holidays, and other public events of community significance and times of celebration. The City may accept community requests for special lighting to recognize a specific cause or to commemorate or enhance a specific event. Non-profit and charitable organizations can request that the 'M' be illuminated in specific colors to elevate awareness of their cause. 

Priority in choosing colors for the lights will be given to promoting events that celebrate the City, its civic institutions, City-recognized holidays, public events and festivals. Requests to change the color or pattern of the 'M’s' decorative lights will be accommodated as dates are available. The City reserves the right to deny or modify requests.

For more information, to see the lighting schedule or to submit a request please visit the City's website.