The Nadia R. Armstrong Scholarship
A scholarship dedicated to uplifting, supporting, and empowering collegiate students with dysautonomia
About Us
The Armstrong Family
Who are we?
The Armstrong Family is comprised of Nelson Armstrong Jr. (far left), Beverly Armstrong (center left), Nadia Armstrong (center right), and Nelson Armstrong III (far right). When Nadia Armstrong was diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) a type of dysautonomia, the family was shaken, unsure of what such a diagnosis meant or how it would shape their youngest daughter’s life. Despite this unexpected event, the family has remained strong, continuously supporting each throughout her illness. For fun, the Armstrong clan loves to travel, play card games, and give back to the community. They continue their legacy of giving through a new scholarship for students with dysautonomia, created by and named after Nadia herself.
What is dysautonomia?
Dysautonomia is an umbrella term used to describe medical conditions involving dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system
Dysautonomia
There are several types of dysautonomia, each ranging in their symptoms and severity.
At its core, dysautonomia affects the body’s automatic functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
People with dysautonomia often experience syncope, abnormal heart rate, brain fog, tremors, and more. In severe cases, dysautonomia can be fatal.
Quick Facts
- Dysautonomia affects over 70 million people worldwide.
- There is no cure for dysautonomia
- Dysautonomia can come secondary to other diseases
“While POTS predominantly impacts young women who look healthy on the outside, researchers compare the disability seen in POTS to the disability seen in conditions like COPD and congestive heart failure.”
– Dysautonomia International
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