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.
2023 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We are excited for the following local area infrastructures to "light up in blue" with us on February 15th!
