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✨ In this season of giving thanks, we've been thanking YOU, our community, for your amazing support of this year's 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients. We have been so proud to share the profound impact of your generosity through their words. 🏫 Our final 2024 scholarship update is from Staci, studying Communication at George Fox University. She says: 🫂“My favorite class is Interpersonal Communication. I enjoy learning about other cultures and their dynamics and how to communicate with respect for different cultural norms. It has been difficult to adjust to college life with narcolepsy, but I’m having an amazing experience with my professors, who are accommodating and compassionate. I have found a lot of support in the community at George Fox. Being awarded the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship made me feel seen and validated, as living with an invisible illness is isolating and emotionally difficult.” 💖 From the bottom of our grateful hearts, thank you to each and every individual, non-profit organization, and corporation who supports this scholarship! Your generosity empowers and encourages students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia. 🔗 Read & share the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB

🎶 “My favorite class this semester is definitely Music as Communication. We go through all genres of music and learn about how they communicate to different groups of people. Exploring the meaning behind this wide range of styles is interesting, showing me a side of music I haven’t really thought about before. Managing my narcolepsy through college life is a lot easier than I thought it was going to be, but having routines and people I can talk to is how I stay focused on my goals. So far, I am doing well in my classes and having a blast with new friends. Receiving the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship helped me feel supported through the start of my college experience and relieved the stress of buying textbooks. Knowing I have support systems through my university, my family, and organizations like Project Sleep allows me to perform at my full potential.” — Soleil, studying Environmental Science at University of North Texas 💗 Your support encourages students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia to reach for the stars! 🔗 Read the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB

📆 It's Non-24 Awareness Day! #Non24 Day occurs annually on November 24th to help raise awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, also called Free-Running Disorder (FRD). 🕒 #Non24HourSleepWakeDisorder is a serious #neurological sleep disorder of the body's #circadian system, in which a person's sleep/wake cycle is longer than 24 hours. The person is unable to adjust their sleep/wake cycle to the length of the day, and their sleep time progresses around the clock. 📣 Please help raise awareness of this difficult and disruptive disorder by sharing this post! For more information, go to Circadian Sleep Disorders Network: https://lnkd.in/gNfSQzaf ⬇️ Download the #CircadianDisorders fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/gePcsnrb

📚“My favorite class in college is 20th Century Philosophy. We read a lot and the discussions are really entertaining. Managing my narcolepsy at college is iffy, but when my mood is up, I have no problem waking up in the mornings. It made me feel recognized to get the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship, as if I’m seeing the growth through my struggles finally pay off.” — Lance, studying Philosophy at University of Houston 💗 Your support recognizes the struggles of students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia! 🔗 Read the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB

🎼“Music is my favorite class. I love singing and it’s a nice way to decompress from school and health stresses. It is incredibly difficult and sometimes feels impossible to manage my narcolepsy at college. The accommodation process taking months, my medication being ineffective, and changing neurologists have made managing my narcolepsy so much harder. My family and I have had a rough time covering all my medical bills and college loans. I applied for a lot of scholarships without any success, so receiving the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship felt like all my work was finally worth it!” — Jaina, studying Genetics at Indiana University-Bloomington 💗 Your support takes some of the burden off of students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia and their families! 🔗 Read the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB

🍎 “My favorite class is an introductory class where we explore the nuances of education and knowledge by reading about different ways of thinking and viewing our world. We are encouraged to share our ideas, opinions, and thoughts about how the readings relate to our lives and how we can use the information in our education journey. Thanks to the accommodations I have for managing my narcolepsy at college, I was able to schedule my classes around my prescribed nap time. My roommate is very respectful when I need to take a short nap. In the beginning, I struggled occasionally to fit in time for rest with homework and activities, but I am grateful that everyone at my school is so accommodating. 🌟 Receiving the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship validated my hard work, and it reminded me that I am not alone in my narcolepsy journey. It inspires me to know that not only are there other people with narcolepsy out there, but they and their supporters are successful enough to create an organization that supports so many people.” — Maya, studying at University of Kentucky 💗 Your support makes students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia feel validated! 🔗 Read the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB

🏙️ “My favorite class is Experiencing Urban Infrastructure. Every Friday, we take field trips to explore different aspects of Boston’s infrastructure, giving me a deeper understanding of the inner workings of my new home. I’m still learning how to manage my narcolepsy in college, and balancing academics, social life, and naps isn’t easy. Growth isn’t always linear, and while I want to experience everything college has to offer, I also need to remember to rest and recharge. I was proud to receive the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship and it’s comforting to know that I’m not alone in my struggles. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my victories and triumphs with a broader community.” — Rivkah, studying International Affairs at Northeastern University 💗 Your support lets students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia know they're not alone! 🔗 Read the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB

Exciting news! 📰 Our very own Emma Cooksey is featured in Time’s latest article about the evolving world of sleep apnea treatments. Emma shares her personal journey with sleep apnea and what it took to find the right approach for her. She was interviewed alongside none other than the creator of the CPAP machine—a monumental innovation in sleep health. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dr5uyxkz

🎶 “I love Music Theory! Most of the class focuses on learning patterns in music, and how choices made during composition create the ‘feeling’ of a piece. Adding lots of things onto my plate and moving away from parental support and guidance has been a big challenge. What’s most helpful for managing my idiopathic hypersomnia at college is reaching out to friends I can count on and my school’s disability center. Now that I know what resources are available, I am better able to manage each day and plan for the future. I am very thankful for the peace of mind the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship brings me: school is less stressful, I can focus more time on my physical and mental health, and I find more joy in day-to-day activities.” — Amelia, studying Music Education at Southern Utah University 💗 Your support helps ease the stress for students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia! 🌙 Special thanks to Hypersomnia Foundation whose generous support funded scholarships for the five recipients with idiopathic hypersomnia. 🔗 Read the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB

⚛️ “I am enjoying the rigor and thinking techniques of a Physics class I am enrolled in. I have difficulty with falling asleep during lectures or tests. The university is good with providing the accommodations I need for managing my narcolepsy at college, particularly using AI note taking and lecture recordings, which I wish I had used in high school. I am very grateful that I received the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship. It helped me pay for housing costs.” — Isaac, studying Plant Science at Utah State University 💗 Your support takes some of the burden off of students living with #narcolepsy and #idiopathichypersomnia and their families! 🔗 Read the 2024 college updates from all 37 Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship recipients: https://lnkd.in/gzpgRicB