FOX 5 Atlanta Spotlights Alida Abdullah’s Sleep Apnea Story

Patient advocate and Project Sleep Expert Advisory Board member, Alida Abdullah, raised awareness of sleep apnea on FOX 5 Atlanta, helping shine a much-needed light on one of the most common yet misunderstood sleep disorders in the United States.

A Powerful Story That Breaks Stereotypes

Alida, a wife, mother of four, and longtime educator, was first diagnosed with sleep apnea over a decade ago. Like many people, she did not fully understand the seriousness of the condition at the time. Over the years, she navigated symptoms, stigma, and the complexities of balancing her health with a busy family and work life. Today, she uses her voice to help others recognize the signs she once overlooked.

Alida’s segment aired in honor of Sleep Apnea Education Week, a national effort to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and empower people to recognize the signs of sleep apnea and seek proper evaluation and treatment. Alida’s voice, rooted in lived experience and community leadership, brought authenticity and urgency to the conversation.

Sleep Apnea Education Week: Raising Awareness Nationwide

Alida’s FOX 5 Atlanta appearance comes during Sleep Apnea Education Week (April 18-26), an annual campaign led by the Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners and supported by Project Sleep. The week brings together clinicians, advocates, and community members to build national understanding of sleep apnea as a serious chronic disease.

Project Sleep’s year-round Sleep Apnea: Let’s Face It! campaign amplifies real stories like Alida’s to show the true diversity of people affected by sleep apnea. Get involved with Sleep Apnea: Let’s Face It! at any time to help others feel seen, validated, and empowered!

Thank you, Alida!

Project Sleep is deeply grateful to Alida for her leadership and commitment to raising awareness of sleep apnea. By sharing her story on FOX 5 Atlanta and through her ongoing advocacy, she is helping countless others recognize symptoms, seek care, and feel empowered to prioritize their sleep health.

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