Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM Play Book

(Planning Kit & Resources for Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM)

Ways to Celebrate & Raise Awareness for ITP

1. Organize a Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM at your office, school, or local hospital. Print the Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM  Play Book. Bring it to your Human Resources Director or School Administrator to request their participation in Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM.

Play Book

2. Email your family and friends and ask them to have their offices, schools, and local hospitals participate.

Sample Email

3. Spread the word about Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM on Facebook and Twitter – display the Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM logo on your profile.

Download Sport Purple Day Logo

4. Invite government agencies and private corporations to light office buildings, bridges, etc. in purple on Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM.

Fundraising Ideas

1. Have employees donate $5 to “dress down” on Sport Purple for Platelets DaySM.

2. Organize a dance, golf outing, or other sporting event.

3. Collect pennies for platelets in schools and offices.  Contact Nancy Potthast at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your collection can kit.

Download the Pennies for Platelets Logo

4. CLICK HERE for a complete list of Fundraising Ideas.

Sport Purple Products

ITP Awareness Ribbon Car Magnet




ITP Awareness Bracelet




ITP Awareness Pin

ITP Guide Book

(Get informed about ITP and platelet disorders)

Learn about ITP, early detection/prevention, diagnosis, and diet/lifestyle suggestions.

Guide Book