Rising Voices Sleep Apnea Story Sharing: Edgar Castro Tello

Project Sleep’s Rising Voices Story Sharing Series continued with Edgar Castro Tello, an environmental professional living with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Edgar shared his journey from sleepy teen to young adult in denial to dedicated CPAP user and fierce patient advocate.

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About Edgar:

Edgar Castro Tello is a waste diversion and environmental professional living in Tampa, Florida. Though his symptoms started in high school, he was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 25 and now raises awareness for others. As a speaker with Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program, Edgar shares his story of diagnosis, resilience, and adjustment in hopes of helping others navigate their sleep health effectively.

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What is the Story Sharing Series?

Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program serves the dual purpose of fostering a new generation of patient-advocates spreading awareness of sleep disorders while empowering participants. The Rising Voices Story Sharing Series invites viewers to gather online to hear a Rising Voices trained speaker share their story live via Project Sleep’s YouTube channel.

About Rising Voices Speakers:

To improve public understanding of sleep disorders, Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program trains people with sleep disorders 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 trained speakers are effectively raising awareness and reducing stigma for all those facing sleep disorders.

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