How Can You Sponsor Awake In Philly?

Question: What do I have to do to sponsor Awake In Philly?

Answer: Well, helping defray costs, such as sponsoring printing of materials used for the group, or other materials used for public education would be a terrific start. Then there is always that need to pay the U.S. Postal Service for mailing information to various physicians, sleep labs, and people seeking information.

Question: How long do I have to be a sponsor?

Answer: Forever would be nice, but you can sponsor various items, such as postcard printing with meeting dates, a mailing to group members, and other things, too. For instance, you could sponsor the refreshments that are available at the monthly meetings. Another option would be to help print additional public education brochures being developed.

Question: I think I'm interested in being a sponsor. What do I have to do?

Answer: It's quite simple, really. Just contact Dave Jackson through a simple email, telling him you want to be a sponsor. Is there a list of things that Awake In Philly could use help funding?

Answer: I'm glad you asked! Here are some of the things for which we are seeking sponsors:

Printing of letterhead and business cards

Printing of fliers and self-evaluation sleep disorder brochures, which increase public awareness of various sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea. The fliers and brochures are distributed in physician offices, in person, via U.S. mail, and through sleep labs.

Postage costs

Refreshments for meetings

Voicemail for in-coming messages, which would also provide information on dates and times of upcoming meetings.

Sleep disorder-related materials (books, videos, authorized reprints, etc.) to help establish a member lending library.

Samples of masks, headgear, or other related items that could be used for display, explanation, and example at meetings, especially for topics such as compliance, selection, fitting, etc.

Our sponsors

	B.F. Ascher, maker of products such as Ayr Nasal Gel and Ayr Saline Nasal Mist.
	Maril Products, makers of Control III and the Control III Home Care Kit
	Northeast Regional Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia offers meeting space for many Awake In Philly meetings.
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	Respironics, Inc., manufacturer of CPAP and BiPAP^® machines, as well as nasal and full-face masks.

Interesting Apnea Statistics

Interesting Apnea Statistics

~~ Apnea in United States ~~

As of October 18, 2009 at 8:55 a.m.(ET) (-0500), the U.S. population
was 307,725,269. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.

~~ Apnea around the world ~~

As of October 18, 2009 at 8:55 a.m.(ET) (-0500), the world population
was 6,791,269,358. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 475,388,855 apneics in the world.

Awake In Philly is a community education group for individuals who have been diagnosed with at least one of the recognized sleep disorders, as well as anyone else impacted by those with sleep disorders. The information contained in this site is intended to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to others contending with the many challenges of sleep disorders. The goals of Awake In Philly are to support, educate, and inform those who feel the impact of sleep disorders, as well as the general public, and is not intended to replace medical advice, nor is any information to be misinterpreted as an attempt to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If you have questions about any of the medical conditions mentioned on this website, especially if you suspect that you (or someone you know) has sleep apnea, please contact a qualified medical professional immediately. Medical advice should only come from qualified, licensed, and trained healthcare professionals.

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