Recordings of 2023 WUN Conference & Brown Bag Webinar Now Available
In celebration of EDUCATION DAY of Wake Up Narcolepsy’s 2023 awareness week leading up to......
Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to driving Narcolepsy awareness, education and research towards improved treatments and a cure.
Wake Up Narcolepsy Public Service Announcement
Narcolepsy by the Numbers
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Narcolepsy affects 1 in every 2,000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide.
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It is estimated that up to 50% of patients with Narcolepsy may be undiagnosed.
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Typical onset of Narcolepsy is between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, but can occur in early childhood.
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On average, patients have 6 physician visits before receiving a Narcolepsy diagnosis.
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Camp for CWN + FamiliesChildren with Narcolepsy can meet other kids experiencing the same symptoms and challenges. |
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A Conversation with Katie Morton – Wake Up Narcolepsy’s Instagram Live Q&A
September 22nd, 2023, is World Narcolepsy Day and Wake Up Narcolepsy has been announcing lots......
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Wake Up Narcolepsy Celebrates $1.35 Million in Research Donations
Leading up to World Narcolepsy Day on Friday, September 22nd, Wake Up Narcolepsy is having......
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Introducing Narcolepsy Perspectives: A Blog About Anything & Everything Narcolepsy
To celebrate World Narcolepsy Day 2023, we bring you Narcolepsy Perspectives! This month, we are......