Angelman Syndrome Foundation: A Non-profit Highlight

The mission of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome through education and information, research, and support for individuals with Angelman syndrome, their families and other concerned parties.

The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) exists to give all of the “angels” and their families a reason to smile, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. ASF also provides financial assistance to families supporting individuals with Angelman syndrome.

Angelman syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in 500,000 people worldwide. People with Angelman syndrome have developmental problems that become noticeable by the age of 6 – 12 months. Other common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood like walking and balance disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seizures and little to no speech.

Despite these symptoms, people with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor. An individual with AS will light up a room with their smile and laughter.

MATS staff team has a personal connection to the ASF & the AS community. Angels are the definition of love: always happy, smiling, and ready to give big hugs! We are grateful to come alongside the ASF mission.

If you’d like to support ASF families and children, you can do so below.