I have been involved in sleep research at the University of Ottawa, where I would assist with overnight data collection. There, I would engage in meaningful conversations with participants which centered around the challenges they faced with their sleep, usually due to their age. The Share Your Sleep Story initiative resonated with me because it seeks to connect research data with the voices of those living with these challenges, whether their sleep is affected by their profession, life changing events or sleep disorders. I have seen first hand what a huge impact sleep can have on someone’s wellbeing and cognition, and I believe it is important to amplify those unique voices. I hope to continue raising awareness and supporting the push to make sleep a recognized priority in public health policy.