Harmony Biosciences Announces Applications for 2021 Patients At The Heart Grant Program Open June 9

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On June 9, 2021, Harmony Biosciences (Nasdaq: HRMY) announced that applications for its Patients at the Heart Grant Program are now open. This competitive grant initiative aims to support organizations addressing the challenges faced by individuals with sleep disorders and rare diseases experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The program, launched in 2019, has previously funded innovative patient-centric initiatives. Applications are accepted until August 20, 2021, and recipients will be announced in September 2021. For more details, visit Harmony's website.

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• The Patients at the Heart Grant Program aims to support patient-centric organizations addressing sleep disorders.
• Since its launch in 2019, the program has funded innovative initiatives that assist individuals with narcolepsy.

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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. ("Harmony") (Nasdaq: HRMY), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients living with rare neurological disorders who have unmet medical needs, today announced applications for its Patients at the Heart Grant Program open Wednesday, June 9, 2021 for patient-centric organizations working to support and address the challenges of people living with sleep disorders and rare diseases who experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).

The Patients at the Heart Grant, a competitive grant opportunity, was developed to underscore Harmony's ongoing commitment to support the comprehensive needs of people affected by sleep disorders. Since its launch in 2019, awards have funded innovative patient-centric programs, with the most recent grants specifically awarded to programs created to support and address the unique challenges of people living with narcolepsy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Our goal is to improve the lives of people living with sleep disorders and their families, and through these innovative programs, we have the opportunity to partner with and make a positive difference for these patient communities," said Cate McCanless, Harmony's Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Public Policy.

This year's charitable grant applications should focus on one or more of the following categories:

• Programs that support persons with sleep disorders or rare diseases who experience EDS to live a fuller, more engaged life.
• Programs that address the psycho-social challenges faced by persons or caregivers of persons with sleep disorders or rare diseases who experience EDS.
• Programs that improve the overall support of family members of persons living with sleep disorders or rare diseases who experience EDS.
• Creation of educational materials to increase awareness and reduce time to diagnosis of persons with sleep disorders or rare diseases who experience EDS.

Applications from eligible organizations are being accepted beginning Wednesday, June 9, 2021 through Friday, August 20, 2021. Announcement of grant recipients will take place in September 2021. For more information, please visit https://www.harmonybiosciences.com/grant-programs/patients-at-the-heart/ for a program overview document and application. Grants can be submitted to patientsattheheart@harmonybiosciences.com.

About Harmony Biosciences 
Harmony Biosciences is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Company was established by Paragon Biosciences, LLC, with a vision to provide novel treatment options for people living with rare neurological disorders who have unmet medical needs. For more information on Harmony, please visit the company's website: www.harmonybiosciences.com.

Harmony Biosciences Media Contact: 

Nancy Leone 
215-891-6046 
nleone@harmonybiosciences.com 

Harmony Biosciences Investor Contact: 

Lisa Caperelli 
484-539-9736 
lcaperelli@harmonybiosciences.com 

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FAQ

What is the Patients at the Heart Grant Program by Harmony Biosciences?

The Patients at the Heart Grant Program is a competitive grant opportunity that supports organizations focusing on the challenges faced by individuals with sleep disorders who experience excessive daytime sleepiness.

When can organizations apply for the Patients at the Heart Grant?

Applications for the Patients at the Heart Grant are accepted from June 9, 2021, to August 20, 2021.

When will the grant recipients be announced?

The announcement of grant recipients will take place in September 2021.

What types of programs does the grant support?

The grant supports programs that address psycho-social challenges, improve overall family support, and create educational materials for awareness and diagnosis of sleep disorders.