Narcolepsy Event
Narcolepsy Keynote Speaker in Australia!
Australia, here I come! I’m beyond honored and thrilled to announce that I will be a keynote speaker for the First Patient Conference hosted by Narcolepsy Support Australia on the Gold Coast in Queensland on May 1-3, 2015. Narcolepsy Expert Extraordinaire, Dr. Emmanuel Mignot is the other confirmed keynote speaker! In addition, I will present sessions on…
Read MorePatient Advocacy at Public Relations & Communications Summit 2014
After my book-signing event in NYC, I shared my patient leader perspective at the Public Relations and Communications Summit in New Jersey on July 14, 2014. Our patient panel was led by Bob Brooks of WEGO Health and I was honored to share the stage with Michael Fernandez, an inspiring award-winning Migraine Health Activist and author of migrainediscussions.com. While…
Read MoreJoin Us! Sleep Walk Tampa Bay
In one month, on Sunday August 31, 2014, we will be walking on the beach to celebrate sleep in St. Pete Beach, FL! Please join myself and local host, Jessica starting at 9:00 a.m. for a 1.5 mile scenic beach walk and sleep spirit contest. Order event t-shirts by August 12, 2014. Join Project Sleep to celebrate…
Read MoreNarcolepsy Presentation at Current Concepts in Sleep Conference 2014
I’m honored to be a featured speaker at the upcoming Current Concepts in Sleep Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL on August 29-30, 2014. I will be sharing my inspirational narcolepsy presentation – from collapsing to the ground to becoming a vocal advocate. The Current Concepts in Sleep Conference will take place at the picturesque TradeWinds Resort. The agenda features…
Read MoreHappy 1st Birthday, NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE!
On July 24, 2013, I launched the NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign, unsure if anyone would join me. One year later, I can hardly believe the positive energy and enthusiasm supporting the campaign around the world. You’ve touched my heart beyond words, bringing countless smiles to my face and also tears of connection and joy. As…
Read MoreNarcolepsy Book Signing Event in NYC – Recap & Photos
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not…
Read MoreHonda will create narcolepsy PSA with community
EXCITING UPDATE: Honda will create a 30-second Narcolepsy Awareness Public Service Announcement (PSA). I am beyond honored to serve as the spokesperson/talent in PSA and I’m currently working with Honda’s ad agency to develop the content. This is an incredible turn-of-events in our inspiring community initiative thanks to each and every person who signed the petition and raised your voice. Big thanks to…
Read MoreUnveiling Project Sleep’s Logo & Introductory Video
As founder of Project Sleep, I’m thrilled to unveil our beautiful new logo in this introductory video: Thank you for celebrating this exciting step forward with Project Sleep! Our new website is on its way soon along with other announcements and events. A big thank you to Alex Withrow for his amazing photography and video production. Please…
Read MoreNarcolepsy on The Doctors Show
On Thursday, May 22, 2014, narcolepsy will be featured on The Doctors Show. Please check for local listings here. As a narcolepsy spokesperson and author of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy, I’m so thrilled that the Doctors Show will highlight narcolepsy on TV. Thank you to my brave and beautiful friend and co-advocate,…
Read MoreUnveiling New NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE Sleep Fairy T-shirt!
The NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign is thrilled to unveil this beautiful new design by April-Scarlett Lee. Show your campaign pride while supporting a great cause. Order today: www.booster.com/NarcolepsyNotAlone Upon seeing April-Scarlett’s artistic contributions to the NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign, I asked her if she would team up with me to create an official campaign design. She…
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