Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing Series: Meet Biochemistry Grad Brooke!

Just because someone carries it well doesn’t mean it’s not heavy.”

— Brooke Buckley, RVN Speaker

Our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing live broadcast series continued on February 21, 2021 with trained speaker Brooke Buckley, a recent graduate of Duquesne University. Brooke shared compelling insights about her narcolepsy experience, introduced her service-pup-in-training Athena, and answered questions from our live audience.

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About Brooke:

Brooke Buckley is a recent graduate from Duquesne University where she majored in biochemistry. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy about two years ago at 22 years old. As a speaker with Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program, she will share her story in hopes of helping others by bringing awareness to this often misunderstood condition.

What is the Story Sharing Series?

The Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing Series invites viewers to gather online to watch a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speaker or writer present their story live via Project Sleep’s Facebook page. Project Sleep is proud to offer this series every other week. At a time in which many people need connection more than ever, this will increase opportunities for people around the world to engage with and support one another.

About Rising Voices of Narcolepsy:

To improve public understanding of narcolepsy, Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program trains people with narcolepsy to share their stories through public speaking and writing with local communities, healthcare providers, news outlets, blogs and beyond. Combining the power of real-life stories with expert communication strategies, our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speakers and writers are effectively raising awareness and reducing stigma for all those facing narcolepsy.