Youth Art Contest - deadline is July 1, 2013

Youth Initiative Willis-Ekbom disease (WED), also known as restless legs syndrome or RLS, doesn't only affect adults. As this neuro...

Youth Initiative

Willis-Ekbom disease (WED), also known as restless legs syndrome or RLS, doesn't only affect adults. As this neurological condition has a genetic component, it can be hereditary. Some symptoms may arise early in life. It is on behalf of the youth living with WED/RLS we dedicate this this contest and the youth initiative web page.

We are having a 2013 Youth Art Contest! The WED Foundation is pleased to announce its second Youth Initiative Art Contest, open to children age 17 and under. Entries can be a drawing or a painting and must depict Willis-Ekbom disease (restless legs syndrome). See samples and winners from previous contest by clicking here. To read learn more about this contest, click here. Contest ends July 1, 2013. Please share this contest with your family, friends, schools, churches and community. Help spread awareness!

Prizes
Winning entries will be awarded VISA gift card prizes in three age categories:
First place for ages 8–12 and ages 13–17: $50 VISA gift card
Second place for ages 8–12 and ages 13–17: $25 VISA gift card
First place for ages 4–7: $50 VISA gift card
Second place for ages 4–7: $25 VISA gift card

Sample entry from previous contest:


Sarah - 10
Description of drawing:
What I drew was saying that my top part of my body is relaxed and calm, but the bottom wants to run really bad.


The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is the leading organization for science-based education and patient services for people suffering from restless legs syndrome (RLS). It is also the only organization with a dedicated research grant program to advance promising research leading to new treatments and a cure. Our goals are simple: increase awareness of RLS, improve treatments, and, through research, find a cure.

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