The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research & Education Foundation recently completed an educational DVD about obstructive sleep apnea and is making it available free to anyone who has an interest in sleep disorders.
The DVD, titled "When It's My Time, I Want to Die in My Sleep," was made possible by a grant from the National Football League Retired Players Association and was produced and directed by Davidson Kane of Milwaukee-based Media Spirits.
The Foundation has sent copies to the training staffs of all National Football League teams, since obstructive sleep apnea is common in somewhat overweight people with large necks. However, since part of the foundation's purpose is to educate, free copies are available to schools and individuals, as well.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that affects 18 million Americans.
Sara White, Reggie's wife, the White family and the Sleep Wellness Institute of West Allis co-founded the foundation shortly after the Packer Hall of Famer death at age 43 from complications caused by sleep apnea.
To obtain a copy of the DVD, call Stephen Gardner, the foundation's executive director, at (414) 336-3000, ext. 112. The video also can be viewed by visiting www.reggiewhitesleepdisordersfoundation.org.
Reggie White Foundation creates video about sleep apnea
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