Angelman Syndrome

"Angels" suffer many many impairments. Inability to speak, sleeplessness, epilepsy, relationship difficulties, hyperactivity, constipation, sensory needs, wandering. All because they are missing a single gene that encodes one protein in the brain. But scientists are making great breakthroughs and are growing ever-closer to therapies that will help our Angels produce that missing protein.  

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Despite the countless obstacles they face every day, Angels are the happiest and most joyful people you will ever meet. But without a significant breakthrough, they will require constant, lifelong care.   

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AS affects more than just Angels. It imposes a life-altering toll on their families. A lifetime without quality sleep, injuries from frustrated kids who cannot communicate, constant doctor and therapy appointments, and a never-ending cycle of grief. So a cure will have immeasurable impacts for AS families. 

All funds we raise will be donated to the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST). ​FAST is focused on supporting research to cure Angelman. And we are close. FAST is funding multiple laboratories pursuing a number of strategies to treat Angelman syndrome.  Potential avenues to a cure include stem cells, RNAs, anti-sense oligonucleotides, viral vectors, and more.   

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But advancing promising therapies is an expensive endeavor. Since AS is a rare disease, philanthropic support is our only hope to fund this research. Our Angelman Tribe is extremely grateful for your support. Every single dollar counts and is appreciated!

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