Q: What is Suddenly Sleepy Saturday?
A: Suddenly Sleepy Saturday is a day for Narcolepsy awareness that started in 2012 to educate communities across the U.S. about the realities of living with this invisible disorder. Traditionally, it has fallen the Saturday before U.S. Daylight Savings, a time when those without Narcolepsy may feel sleepier than usual.

Q: What is a proclamation?
A: An official government document recognizing a major event or special occasion. Each year, Narcolepsy Network encourages those who are impacted by Narcolepsy to request proclamations from their state and/or municipal officials recognizing Suddenly Sleepy Saturday. Depending on your state and/or municipal government’s processing time, requests can take anywhere between 4-8 weeks to get approved so make sure to request yours ASAP!

Q: How do I request a proclamation?
A: Go to the website of your state and/or municipal government and:

1. Search “proclamation request” to find the local guidelines for requesting a proclamation. 
2. Many states have an easy-to-use online form where you can paste the language from our cover letter and proclamation templates. If your state or municipality has an email request process, you can simply attach the documents to your email.
   
   

Q: My city is asking for more information and I don’t know how to answer their questions. Can you help? 
A: Absolutely! Email your questions to Elizabeth Dickson at [email protected].

Q: I’ve requested a proclamation, now what? 
A: Let us know which state and/or municipal government you’ve requested a proclamation for by emailing Elizabeth.

Q. My proclamation has been approved, now what?
A: Let us know! Email Elizabeth and share information regarding the state and/or municipal government and the official who granted you the proclamation. We also encourage you to share with us a copy of the proclamation and, if you like, a photo of you holding your document so we can tout your advocacy efforts on social media and thank your officials!

Q. How can I spread awareness ON Saturday Sleepy Saturday (March 8, 2024)?
A: There are many ways to raise Narcolepsy awareness on March 8th. Here are some suggestions:

• Post these SSS FAST FACTS on your social media channels.
• Contribute to SHARE YOUR STORY.
• Contribute to the Narcolepsy Network VIRTUAL QUILT PROJECT.