International Angelman Day: February 15
International Angelman Day (IAD) is an opportunity to raise awareness of Angelman syndrome on a global scale! Two AS parents in New Zealand organized the inaugural IAD event on February 15, 2013 and engaged 31 Angelman syndrome organizations from around the world to join their efforts. Today, IAD has grown to over 50 AS organizations participating worldwide!
February 15th is significant because February is Rare Disease Month and the 15th refers to the 15th chromosome, which is the chromosome impacted by Angelman syndrome.
The purpose of this day is to:
February 15th is significant because February is Rare Disease Month and the 15th refers to the 15th chromosome, which is the chromosome impacted by Angelman syndrome.
The purpose of this day is to:
- Raise awareness worldwide of the condition;
- Mobilize people to action & encourage fundraising for the individual organization in their country;
- Promote research and educational resources in the organization’s own country; and
- Remember those people with Angelman syndrome who are no longer with us.
Show Your Support on Feb 15.
Wear blue, drink blue, eat blue, light up anything that glows in blue! Share the photo on social media, tag us, and use the hashtag #IADFeb15
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Educate your child's school, your place of work, at the grocery store or coffee shop - send an email or request a flyer to share information about AS on this special day!
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Give a donation, large or small to fund critical research towards a cure for William and individuals around the world who live with Angelman syndrome.
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2023 IAD Highlights.
In February 2023, the Edbergs and the Angelman syndrome community received media attention here in the Twin Cities on International Angelman Day. The community rallied to light up the Minneapolis skyline in blue along with several other infrastructures around the Twin Cities!
Media Coverage:
And we were honored to receive a Governor's Proclamation!
Media Coverage:
And we were honored to receive a Governor's Proclamation!
