Isaiah Washington Helps Raise Narcolepsy Awareness
Isaiah Washington, known to us Grey’s fans as Dr. Burke, has been appearing in a series of public service announcements to raise awareness about Narcolepsy.
Washington, who stars as Dr. Preston Burke on ABC’s hit series Grey’s Anatomy, is working with the Narcolepsy Network to increase understanding of the sleep disorder that affects approximately 200,000 men and women and children in the U.S.
“Due to my role, I have been exposed to many difficult health disorders that people must deal with everyday of their lives,” Washington said. “A close friend of mine has narcolepsy, so I have seen how devastating it can be to the quality of life of those who suffer with it. While we all know what it’s like to have a bad night’s sleep, most of us can’t imagine what life would be like if that happened every night. People living with narcolepsy need to know they are not alone and that they can get help.”
Washington has filmed three public service announcements that are being distributed as part of National Sleep Awareness Week, which this year takes place from March 27 - April 2. It is an annual public educational, information and awareness campaign that coincides with the return to Daylight Savings Time on April 2, when clocks “spring forward” and everyone loses an hour of sleep. This is the time of year, more than any other time, when sleep will be on the minds of most Americans.
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