Wake Up Narcolepsy

Living with Narcolepsy: LGBTQIA+ Support Group
2025-09-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website
The LGBTQIA+ groups for people with Narcolepsy meets on Fridays and offers a shared space for attendees to bring their most pressing concerns as people living with Narcolepsy who are also part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The group offers a peer-to-peer platform for those struggling with isolation, symptom management, support, health and for those seeking ways to become advocates.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Dallas-Fort Worth WUN Town Hall
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Join Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) and Dr. Anna Wani for an afternoon of connection, conversation and community!
This special event brings together those living with or affected by Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia, their loved ones and anyone eager to learn more. Through an interactive panel, we’ll answer questions, share personal experiences and learn from each other in an open and welcoming space. Refreshments will be served.
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Park for Free in Downtown McKinney: Parking and Trolley Map
Off-street Parking

Free all-day parking within a short walking distance of the square
Two covered parking garages (Davis Street and Chestnut Street)
13 uncovered public parking lots

On-street Parking

Free all-day parking on evenings and weekends
Convenient street and storefront locations

Thank you to our sponsors: Avadel Pharmaceuticals, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Alkermes, Axsome Therapeutics & Takeda Pharmaceuticals!
Learn more about WUN Town Halls here.

Living with Narcolepsy: Saturday Support Group
2025-09-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-04 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-11 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website
The living with Narcolepsy group is an open drop-in for adults affected by Narcolepsy. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise while navigating life with Narcolepsy. Led by people directly affected by the condition, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWN, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

World Narcolepsy Day 2025
2025-09-22
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September Brown Bag Webinar: Understanding and Managing Cataplexy
2025-09-22 10:00 (America/New_York)
Join Dr. Thorpy as he breaks down the details of cataplexy in Narcolepsy Type 1. Whether you’re living with cataplexy, supporting someone who is, wondering if you may have it or just hoping to learn more about this commonly misunderstood symptom, you won’t want to miss this!
Note: Pre-registration required
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Learn more about Brown Bag Webinars here.

Living with Narcolepsy: Comorbidities Support Group
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website
Navigating multiple medical diagnoses can be challenging! Living with Narcolepsy- Comorbidities is a unique group for individuals that experience the daily management of multiple health diagnoses along with Narcolepsy. The group is an open drop-in for adults living with Narcolepsy and at least one other chronic condition that affects daily life or function. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise. Led by people directly affected by multiple chronic conditions, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWNs, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Parents & Loved Ones of Persons with Narcolepsy Support Group
2025-09-22 20:15 - 21:15, 2025-09-29 20:15 - 21:15, 2025-10-06 20:15 - 21:15 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website
Parents face many challenges when caring for a child with narcolepsy. No one understands better than another parent. Join us to discuss your challenges and celebrate your successes. Meetings will cover topics from selfcare, medication, school, relationships, work, driving, insurance, or anything that is on your mind.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

College & Careers with Narcolepsy Support Group
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website
This support group is for individuals currently navigating college and careers with a diagnosis of Narcolepsy. Our focus is on relevant issues, such as symptom management, school, work, relationships, exercise, health and diet. Attendees are welcome to bring their most pressing concerns to the group for peer-to-peer support. Discussions are guided by a peer facilitator, with Narcolepsy, navigating the same issues. Meetings are held each Tuesday online and require registration, which is free of charge.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Living with Narcolepsy Support Group
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website

Living with Narcolepsy - Later Option - Support Group
2025-09-24 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-01 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-08 22:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website
The living with Narcolepsy group is an open drop-in for adults affected by narcolepsy. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise while navigating life with Narcolepsy. Led by people directly affected by the condition, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWN, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform. This group is scheduled at a later hour for those on the West Coast, but is open to everyone!
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Living with Narcolepsy: Canada Support Group
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | HeyPeers Website
The living with Narcolepsy-Canada group is an open drop-in for Canadian adults affected by Narcolepsy. The group offers weekly support based on participant needs as they arise while navigating life with Narcolepsy. Led by people directly affected by the condition, this is an ideal group to bring your current concerns and challenges to. While the focus is towards PWNs, care-givers, parents and spouses are also warmly invited to participate within the peer to peer platform.
Wake Up Narcolepsy offers 9 weekly online free support groups through Heypeers. More information and the full schedule can be found here.

Bridging Perspectives Convening 2025
2025-09-26 07:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Aloft Boston Seaport District, 401-403 D St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
The future of Narcolepsy needs us all. Wake Up Narcolepsy’s Bridging Perspectives is an insightful convening of experts that will foster collaboration, share professional and lived experiences as well as discuss innovative ways to improve the lives of those affected by this condition.
Let’s learn from one another and drive change. Secure your spot today!

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