Posts Tagged ‘children with narcolepsy’
Introducing the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship
Today, I’m thrilled to unveil the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship, the first-ever scholarship supporting students with narcolepsy while also raising awareness about narcolepsy in high school and collegiate settings. Beginning in 2014, one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a high school senior who plans to attend a four-year university and exemplifies courage and…
Read MoreGathering for Families of Children with Narcolepsy in Washington DC
Has your child or teen been diagnosed with narcolepsy? You and your family are not alone! Next Saturday, my amazing Washington DC support group is hosting a get-together for young adults and families with narcolepsy. Families, caregivers and friends come together for an informative afternoon. Teens and young adults with narcolepsy are also encouraged to attend…
Read MoreDon’t Mess With My Sleep: Makenna’s Walk for Narcolepsy Research
At age five, Makenna was a healthy bright child in Kindergarten, with a great sense of humor and a charming magnetic personality. Under the Weather:In February 2011, Makenna came down with pneumonia. She was very sick and admitted to the Children’s Hospital for IV Antibiotics. She recovered from the infection, but never got her strength…
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