Sleep Apnea is dangerous

On August 19, 2020, Bryan Chaney passed away in his sleep due to complications from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Bryan was 25 years old, engaged to be married, purchasing a house and getting ready to begin his adult life. He was a devoted son, brother, fiancé and friend to many. The loss of his light in our lives was a deep blow. Our sincere hope is to provide education about this condition to prevent another family from ever having to experience what we did.

Brett & Sandy Chaney have founded the Bryan Louis Chaney Memorial Fund in Bryan’s memory to help educate everyone about the dangers of Sleep Apnea through education and advocacy. But we also want to honor the way that Bryan lived his life – a kind, caring, and giving friend to many people in his short life. Bryan was never afraid to give a ride, a helping hand, guide or mentor. He exuded joy and happiness and his light is missed by many. We want our foundation to provide that helping hand to those in need of a boost in today’s tough world.

Sleep apnea affects more than 22 million Americans who suffer from a lack of restorative sleep, many without being aware of their condition. Typical symptoms include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, difficulty with concentration or memory, among many others. Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health consequences – increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, anxiety & depression, substance abuse, certain types of cancer, automobile crashes, on-the-job accidents, reduced quality of life, and sadly even death. Sleep Apnea is not well-understood or well-treated by the medical community. The Bryan Louis Chaney Memorial Fund is working in conjunction with Sleep Apnea and Sleep Health focused organizations to better educate both the public and the medical communities. Won’t you join us?