Another Snore Contest: Snore Score
The Fairmont General Hospital is having their 4th “Snore Score” snoring contest. This isn’t some sort of freak show. They’re just trying to raise awareness of this problem that a lot of people suffer from. If you live in the area, you might want to stop on in and help out. There are a lot of prizes that exist (though they don’t say), but the main one is a free sleep analysis. That’s where they test out exactly what happens when you go to sleep. It’s really interesting.
FAIRMONT — Fairmont General Hospital is holdings its fourth annual “Snore Score” contest.
The contest focuses on educating the public about the seriousness of sleep disorders in a fun way.
FGH has set up a hotline and over the next three weeks, people can call in and record a message of someone snoring.
Two winners will be chosen; one by a public vote and one by the doctors.
The winners will receive a free sleep study, among other prizes.
The contest runs from June 15 through July 5 and is held in conjunction with The Jack Logar Magic Morning Show on Magic 106.5 FM.
Organizers say snoring can be humorous, but it is the most obvious sign of a serious sleep disorder.
“It is a very dangerous disease. Usually folks who have very serious snoring can end up stopping breathing many times a night-what we call apnea. It can lead to many other dysfunctions: heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes,” said Rickie Harper with the FGH Sleep Lab.
Call the snore line at (304) 367-7300 before July 5 to enter the contest.
People can vote for their favorite snore online, starting July 6, at the link below.
The winners will be announced on July 10.