Congratulations Winners: Narcolepsy Awareness Giveaway!

By julie | August 17, 2014 |

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…

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Narcolepsy Keynote Speaker in Australia!

By julie | August 11, 2014 |

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…

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Supporting a Friend With Narcolepsy

By julie | August 8, 2014 |

If your friend or loved one was diagnosed with narcolepsy, you may wonder the best way show support. You want to help your friend through this difficult time, but it can be hard to know what to say or do. While there are no set rules for supporting a friend with narcolepsy, I hope these…

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Honda Issues Apology to Narcolepsy Community and Pulls Ad

By julie | June 23, 2014 |

WE DID IT! Thank you for supporting the petition asking Honda to remove the inaccurate “Synth and Seattleites” ad stating people with narcolepsy shouldn’t drive and to dedicate resources toward truthful awareness. We collected over 2,100 signatures in 36 hours! Late last night, we saw our first sign of response. The ad’s YouTube video (http://youtu.be/rC-zopOGVOI) became PRIVATE so…

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NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE Visits the Dominican Republic

By julie | June 11, 2014 |

Last week, I traveled to the Dominican Republic on vacation with my boyfriend. Knowing the Dominican Republic was not yet included in the NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign, I was SO excited to personally add the 38th country to our amazing international photo series. In a rush to pack, I forgot my NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE paper…

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Narcolepsy on The Doctors Show

By julie | May 21, 2014 |

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,…

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“What is it like to have Narcolepsy?” Communication Tips

By julie | May 21, 2014 |

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder of the sleep/wake cycle affecting 1 in every 2,000 people. As a person with narcolepsy, it can be overwhelming to explain the symptoms and affects on life. Typical Questions about Narcolepsy and Simple Answers: Provided by Julie Flygare’s Narcolepsy Mobile App – FREE download today! Q: What is narcolepsy?A: Narcolepsy is a neurological…

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Unveiling New NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE Sleep Fairy T-shirt!

By julie | May 12, 2014 |

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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Sleep Walk Jacksonville Shines Light on Sleep Health & Sleep Disorders – Guest Post by Dietra Mohrman

By julie | April 1, 2014 |

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…

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