2024 Narcolepsy Family Weekend Updates
We have exciting news about the upcoming 2024 Narcolepsy Family Weekend, taking place October 18th-......
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.
Worldwide Step Up For Sleep
Join Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) as we raise awareness and vital funds while celebrating World Narcolepsy Day 2024!
Wake Up Narcolepsy’s 15th Anniversary Video!
Narcolepsy by the Numbers
2000
Narcolepsy affects 1 in every 2,000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide.
50
It is estimated that up to 50% of patients with Narcolepsy may be undiagnosed.
20
Typical onset of Narcolepsy is between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, but can occur in early childhood.
6
On average, patients have 6 physician visits before receiving a Narcolepsy diagnosis.
Online Support GroupsFree, online support groups worldwide for people with Narcolepsy and their families. |
National SummitThis one-day summit is for people with Narcolepsy, their families, educators, clinicians and researchers. |
Clinical TrialsPatient engagement in clinical trials help find new ways to treat individuals with Narcolepsy. |
Annual Family WeekendChildren & Teens with Narcolepsy can meet others experiencing the same symptoms and challenges. |
Join Our TeamDo you share our passion for advocating on behalf of those with Narcolepsy? |
What’s New?
-
-
Join Us for September’s Brown Bag Webinar – Describing Narcolepsy Symptoms
Join us on September 12th at 2pm ET for “Describing Narcolepsy Symptoms!” Hear Debra Stultz,......
-
Future Neurology Plain Language Summary of Publications (PLSP) “Low-sodium Oxybate Improved Symptoms in Adults with Idiopathic Hypersomnia”
Yves Dauvilliers, Anne Marie Morse, Patricia Chandler, Amy Desmarais, and Richard K. Bogan “This is......
-
Wake Up Narcolepsy Launches Worldwide Step Up For Sleep
Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN), a national leader in Narcolepsy advocacy, today announced the launch of......
