Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Blog

April 1, 2025 Welcoming New Local Support Group Leaders The RLS Foundation volunteer network consists of compassionate and motivated individuals who want to make a positive impact in their community. We are excited to introduce three new local support group leaders, who will serve Massachusetts, Georgia and the Bay Area in California. Local support group leaders hold meetings...

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March 21, 2025 Sharing Poems from Our Community In honor of World Poetry Day on March 21, we share poems submitted by RLS community members that raise awareness about the impact of RLS. These heartfelt works provide insight, strength, and hope for all who live with RLS. Stories like this can be found in our quarterly magazine, NightWalkers....

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March 7, 2025 Recognizing Women in Leadership at the RLS Foundation March 8 marks International Women’s Day! This global celebration recognizes the incredible contributions of women around the world, honoring pioneers of change. The RLS Foundation is proud to be guided by a team of remarkable women who are committed to supporting the RLS community. We'd like to...

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February 20, 2025 Looking for RLS Foundation Volunteers The RLS Foundation is excited to announce that our 2025 volunteer application is officially open. We are looking for compassionate and collaborative individuals interested in starting a new local RLS support group. RLS Foundation volunteers are dedicated to supporting others within their community by coordinating meetings in person or virtually...

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Deadline EXTENDED: Call for RLS Research Grant Proposals The RLS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and aspires to achieve universal awareness of the disease, to support the identification of effective treatments, and to find a cure for the millions of men, women, and children who suffer from RLS. The RLS Foundation calls for grant proposals of a one...

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RLS Foundation Certifies University of Virginia as a Quality Care Center As an RLS Quality Care Center, the University of Virginia is certified to provide expert care to patients with restless legs syndrome, a chronic neurological sleep disorder. AUSTIN, TEXAS, January 8, 2025 — The Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation announces it has certified the University of Virginia...

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December 3, 2024 Give A Little, Change A Lot: The Power of Giving Tuesday You’ve endured the whirlwind of Thanksgiving planning, the frenzy of Black Friday and the commotion of Cyber Monday! After spending time around the dinner table reflecting on what you’re thankful for, Giving Tuesday offers the opportunity to pause and transform your gratitude into action....

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