Sleep Walk Tampa Bay

Hi, I'm Jessica Davenport, the host of SLEEP WALK TAMPA BAY!!! About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and then 4 years later I was also diagnosed withnarcolepsy without cataplexy. Living with two sleep disorders has been quite a roller coaster for me and for my family.I'veworked with severaldifferent sleep specialists and tried out a variety of different medications and lifestyle modifications to achieve the best quality of life possible. Thankfully, I have an incredibly supportivefamily that helps me on a daily basis. Because of their support I've beenlucky enough to be able to jugglea career I love; working as a Fitness & Wellness Specialist, with beinga wife and mom to my wonderful husband and children.

The other incredible supportI've had in my life the last couple years came from an unlikely place, a blog I found on the internet called REM Runner. The blog wascreated by one of my personal hero's Julie Flygare. Juliehas truly helped educate, inspire and like her international campaign; “NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE” states, helped me to no longer feel alone living with sleep disorders. So when I found out about Project Sleep; a new non-profit organization founded by Julie toraise awareness about sleep health & sleep disorders, I felt compelled to get involved.http://www.project-sleep.com/


Believing in the value of sleep, Project Sleep aims to improve public health by educating individuals about the importance of sleep health and sleep disorders. Project Sleep educates and empowers individuals using events, campaigns and programs to bring people together and talk about sleep as a pillar of health.

Did you know?
- 50 – 70 millionAmericans live with sleep disorders, yet three-quarters are NOT diagnosed.

• Common sleep disorders include sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, circadian disorders & insomnia.

  • Ask the questions: “Do I have trouble sleeping at night?” “Do I have trouble maintaining wakefulness during the day?”
    
    Join me andProject Sleep to celebrate sleep health & sleep disorder awareness!
    
    WHEN: Sunday August 31, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
    WHERE: TradeWinds Island Resort (Meet at the Sea Breeze Terrace)
    5500 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706
    RSVP: via email to SleepWalkTB@gmail.com
    BRING: Suggested $5 donation, beach walking shoes & friends
    CONTEST: Got sleep spirit? Design a sign or costume promoting sleep awareness. Win fun prizes!
    
    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
    8:30 a.m. Registration
    9:00 a.m. Welcome
    9:30 a.m. Walkers Depart (1.5 miles on beach)
    10:15 a.m. Walkers Return for Post-Walk Celebration
    
    EVENT CONTACT:
    Jessica Davenport – SleepWalkTB@gmail.com
    
    A very special thank you to myamazingFather, Nelson Hawkinsfor generously sharinghis time and creativity todesign the SLEEP WALK TAMPA BAY logo. It's fantastic!!!