Causes: Health, Specifically Named Diseases

Mission: Provide funding to accelerate a cure for narcolepsy;Increase awareness of narcolepsy;Decrease time-lapse from symptom onset to proper diagnosis; andProvide supportive resources for people with narcolepsy and their loved ones.

Results: During 2014: Funded over $100,000 in research; Exhibit or present at 12 different health/medical conferences; conduct four awareness/fundraising events in Chicago, New York, Boston and Nashville. Update website with new patient resources and produce 6 minute educational video for broadcast on national public television stations.

Target demographics: people with narcolepsy and their loved ones

Direct beneficiaries per year: the estimated 200,000 Americans diagnosed with narcolepsy and 3 million people worldwide

Geographic areas served: disease awareness

Programs: research funding, public awareness campaigns, medical professional education, patient support services and advocacy