Be the spark that Powers Progress: Support Dr. Cannon’s Periodic Paralysis Research

World Periodic Paralysis Day is created by and for the people living with periodic paralysis — a day shaped by their lived experiences, resilience, and advocacy. It’s a powerful reminder of the urgent need for research and the strength of a community that refuses to be overlooked. Periodic paralysis remains a rare, life‑altering condition without clear answers or reliable treatments, but progress is possible when we come together to fuel the work that moves the field forward.

As we approach World Periodic Paralysis Day 2026, our community is coming together with the Periodic Paralysis Association, Periodic Paralysis International, and the Periodic Paralysis Support Network to direct this year’s World PP Day campaign toward supporting Dr. Cannon’s lab. This focused effort is one of many ways we can contribute to the broader landscape of periodic paralysis research, and it allows us to make a meaningful, concentrated impact where momentum is already strong.

Dr. Cannon’s lab is at the forefront of uncovering the mechanisms behind periodic paralysis and advancing research that can lead to better diagnostics, improved treatment options, and a deeper understanding of this complex condition. His work has shaped the field for decades — but sustaining that momentum has become increasingly challenging.

Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever

Across the country, research funding has become increasingly unpredictable. NIH grants — which have long been the backbone of scientific discovery — are now more competitive than ever, with shifting priorities and limited resources affecting labs in every field.

For conditions like periodic paralysis, where every study builds on years of specialized work, these uncertainties can slow progress, delay promising breakthroughs, and limit opportunities to train the next generation of researchers.

That’s why community-powered support is essential.

When our community steps in, we create stability where the system cannot always guarantee it. We protect long-term studies from disruption. We keep promising ideas alive. And we send a united message that people living with periodic paralysis deserve answers, visibility, and sustained scientific investment.

Your gift today helps:

• Accelerate research that brings us closer to meaningful treatments and long‑term solutions
• Provide individuals, families, and clinicians with clearer guidance and stronger resources
• Strengthen awareness and understanding of a condition that is too often overlooked
• Ensure that scientific progress continues even when traditional funding falls short

This campaign — powered by the Periodic Paralysis Association, Periodic Paralysis International, and the Periodic Paralysis Support Network — reflects a shared commitment to supporting the PP community, elevating awareness, and driving research that changes lives.

As we celebrate World Periodic Paralysis Day, you have the chance to spark real progress. Your contribution powers the breakthroughs that matter most to the people living with periodic paralysis and the families who stand beside them.

Be the spark. Power the progress. Support the research that brings hope within reach.