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PWN4PWN Partners with Narcolepsy Life Academy to Reignite Health & Wellness 360 with Rise Up Program
Tampa, FL – September 15, 2025 — PWN4PWN Corp, a patient-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), today announced a new partnership with Narcolepsy Life Academy (NLA) and its Rise Up Program, led by CEO Paul Poulos.
Launching November 1, this collaboration breathes new life into PWN4PWN’s Health & Wellness 360 initiative, expanding support for patients through evidence-based wellbeing education, structured coaching, and stronger community connection.
The Rise Up Program, based on the internationally recognized PERMAH framework (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, Health), will be delivered in 26-week cohorts and fully integrated into Health & Wellness 360. Participants will gain access to guided sessions, practical tools, and personalized coaching to improve daily energy, build resilience, and create sustainable wellness habits.
“Narcolepsy Life Academy was founded on the belief that people with sleep disorders can live fully and thrive when they are equipped with the right tools,” said Paul Poulos, CEO of Narcolepsy Life Academy. “Through Rise Up and this partnership with PWN4PWN, we are creating a supportive, practical pathway for patients to feel better, function better, and reclaim confidence in their daily lives.”
Key features of the updated Health & Wellness 360 powered by Rise Up include:
Weekly wellbeing sessions aligned to PERMAH principles, covering topics like positive emotions, resilience, and purpose-driven habits
Interactive coaching and peer support delivered via PWN4PWN’s secure, enterprise-grade platform
Patient-centered resources, including toolkits and self-guided workbooks developed by Narcolepsy Life Academy
Equitable access through scholarships and outreach, ensuring participation is not limited by geography or financial barriers
Data-driven outcomes, with measurable improvements in energy, vitality, and overall wellbeing
“This partnership delivers on the vision we had when Health & Wellness 360 was first conceived,” said Jane E. Powell, CEO & Executive Director of PWN4PWN. “By joining forces with Narcolepsy Life Academy, we are moving beyond awareness into measurable wellbeing impact that patients can feel in their daily lives.”
The first Rise Up cohort within Health & Wellness 360 begins November 1, 2025.
📄 For more information or to apply, visit:
👉 https://www.pwn4pwn.org/health-wellness-360/
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PWN4PWN Programs Team
📧 programs@pwn4pwn.org
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