Narcolepsy Event
Julie Flygare Speaks on Narcolepsy at USC
On April 22, 2014, I had the honor of speaking at USC to future med-students and neurologists. I was invited by the Neuroscience Interaxon group, an undergraduate outreach program that teaches elementary, middle, and high school students neuroscience lessons, in an effort to spark interest in the sciences for higher education. Most Interaxon members plan…
Read MoreInspirational Speaking with Toastmasters
Toastmasters rocks! Just yesterday, I won Best Speaker for my inspirational presentation, “Recognizing Naysayers and Pursuing your Dreams”. Toastmasters International is a communication and leadership organization with clubs around the world. While I’ve always loved public speaking, Toastmasters is helping to quiet my nerves and improve my content and delivery. LOOKING FOR AN INSPIRING SPEAKER? Consider me for…
Read More“Women You Should Know” Features Narcolepsy Speaker/Author Julie Flygare
I’m so honored to be featured by Women You Should Know in today’s fantastic feature article “You Should Know Someone With Narcolepsy… Her Name Is Julie Flygare“. The article states: “When Women You Should Know first came to know of Julie, she was described as, ‘a dynamo Rock Star, who accomplishes everything she does with grace, humility, courage, and strength,…
Read MoreSleep Walk Jacksonville Shines Light on Sleep Health & Sleep Disorders – Guest Post by Dietra Mohrman
Over 40 people gathered to raise awareness about sleep health and sleep disorders in sunny Jacksonville, FL on March 8, 2014! Sleep Walkers and canine friends in tow, gathered at Bull Park in Atlantic Beach, FL. They registered and collected event t-shirts, wristbands, buttons and festive goodies. Attendees shared their amazing sleep spirit posters. As the local organizer and “Sleep Fairy” for…
Read MoreWatch Now: International Narcolepsy Broadcast
Thank you to everyone who tuned in today for my international narcolepsy broadcast! If you missed it, watch on YouTube or below: Friends all over the US and around the world in Canada, Europe and Australia watched live! Thank you for your incredible support. Happy Suddenly Sleepy Saturday!
Read MoreJoin Julie for International Narcolepsy Broadcast on Suddenly Sleepy Saturday
Join me for a FREE international live broadcast, “Celebrating Narcolepsy Awareness” on Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). This presentation offers vivid description of the narcolepsy journey from mysterious symptoms to diagnosis and treatment. Highlights my inspiring transformation from hiding narcolepsy to living proud and out loud as a spokesperson. Register below…
Read MoreSleep Walks in Alabama, Texas and Hawaii Celebrate National Sleep Awareness Week 2014
How are you celebrating National Sleep Awareness Week 2014? I’m thrilled to announce four Sleep Walk Events across the USA! Sleep Walk Events are the signature event series of the new non-profit organization, Project Sleep. Please join us in raising awareness about sleep health and sleep disorders. Sleep Walk Tuscaloosa – March 8, 2014 at…
Read MorePremier Hypersomnia Conference to be Hosted in Atlanta, GA
Saturday March 8th 2014 Living With Hypersomnia is holding the first ever conference dedicated to Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Topics covered will include the latest research into this condition, emerging treatments and sessions to help people cope with this disorder. The one-day conference being held at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel from 9AM to 4PM has already attracted over 100 attendees…
Read MoreRaising Narcolepsy Awareness at UCLA Medical School
Last Friday, Jan. 31, I shared my inspirational narcolepsy story at UCLA Medical School. In one hour, we laughed, cried and changed perceptions about narcolepsy in future doctors. The medical students had recently studied narcolepsy in their curriculum – briefly learning the symptoms and watching a few YouTube videos. I was honored to add my patient…
Read MoreNARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE t-shirt campaign a huge success!
On Feb. 10, 338 official NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE t-shirts will be delivered – raising awareness about narcolepsy in communities across the country. Please send photos of you wearing your shirts (narcolepsynotalone@gmail.com) for the gallery! In addition, over $4,000 was raised for Project Sleep, my new non-profit to promote sleep health and sleep disorders. Wow! Thank you from the…
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