NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE
The Doctors Show Features My Story with Narcolepsy
Tune in to the Doctors TV Show this Monday Feb. 9, I’ll be sharing my journey with narcolepsy – including sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations . See full information here. Watch TV interview online: Crafting an honest and accurate portrayal of narcolepsy with the Doctors TV Show was a lot of fun. I was blown away…
Read MoreNARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE Reaches Everest Base Camp
Please welcome GRACE to the NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign, who took this photo at the Everest Base Camp in Nepal. In her inspiring blog post, she describes her journey as a woman with narcolepsy with cataplexy to reach the Everest Base Camp: “On paper you might think that a person with a diagnosis of Narcolepsy attempting to trek to…
Read MoreMeet Collin and Conner – An Amazing Friendship
Meet Collin and Conner, two friends in the 5th grade in Columbus, Mississippi. I’ve always loved thier NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE photo, but recently learned about the friendship behind the smiles. Collin was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy at age 8. Despite the challenges he faces, Collin has stayed active as a student and athlete. He…
Read More5th Grader Raises Narcolepsy Awareness at School
This past year has been very tough for Daishia, age 11, who was recently diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy. In addition to narcolepsy, she is also dealing with a seizure disorder, migraines and obstructive and central sleep apnea. “I wish I could take all her pain and struggles away and make things easier for her,” describes her…
Read MoreWatch Now: Narcolepsy PSA Created with Honda Before TV Airing
I’m thrilled to share the narcolepsy public service announcement (PSA) created in collaboration with Honda. It was a huge honor to serve as a real voice and face of narcolepsy in this 30-second PSA, to air on TV in the next month. View here: Project Sleep’s Press Release: Bad Narcolepsy Joke Turns Honda into Awareness…
Read MoreUnveiling the new NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE website!
I’m so excited to share Project Sleep’s new NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE™ campaign website at: www.narcolepsynotalone.com. When I started this campaign last year, I never imagined it would become such an empowering international movement. Now, NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE™ is the world’s largest social media narcolepsy awareness campaign – setting a bold new precedent that narcolepsy is not a joke, but a real disorder…
Read MoreWhat does NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE mean to you?
What resonates with you? I created this word-collage using popular words from NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign blog posts. For me, the words “connect”, “badass” and “tears” stand out. I love that positive and negative experiences are captured here. No matter where you are on your journey, your feelings are valid and normal, its all part of the narcolepsy roller-coaster.…
Read MoreCongratulations Winners: Narcolepsy Awareness Giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who submitted new NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE photos during the First Birthday Giveaway Contest! I finally just drew the winners: Rayanne in the UK Kellie in Florida Suzy in Australia Congratulations! I will mail your prize-packs this week with over $60 worth of narcolepsy awareness gear including: 2 new infographic posters (one for you and…
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…
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