UPCOMING EVENTS:
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The Angel Fund, Inc. has finally been created and we are in the process of applying for non-profit status with the IRS. We look forward to this new endeavor and the ability to help other children with disabilities and medical conditions. Stay tuned for progress updates on our new direction. Fundraising will start soon, so keep us in mind!
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Jake is going back to dolphin therapy at Island Dolphin Care.
September 13 - 25th!
We have done pretty well at raising the money for this therapy, but we aren't quite there. If you'd like to donate directly to this therapy at Island Dolphin Care,
http://www.islanddolphincare.org/, see attached flyer. Thank you!
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My favorite quote from the 2009 ASF conference-- "An angelman smile is twice as powerful as the average smile." Chris Oliver, Ph.D. made this comment regarding some studies revealing that adult attention/interaction/smiling in response to an Angelman smile lasted approximately 50 seconds as compared to approximately 20 seconds for the typical smile.
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Even though times are tough, some people have asked if they could contribute to Jake's equipment and therapy fund. Although we would love to give you some jewelry in return and/or a bunch of Jake's sloppy kisses, if you'd simply like to donate to Jake's fund, please click the donate button below. We really do appreciate it. He is so close to walking independently that we try to do as much therapy as we can. Communication will also be a big focus for 2010. Thank you!
See the RESEARCH WEBSITE http://www.cureangelman.org/ for new and exciting things in the field of AS research. (also see the New Research Tab to the right with an article on Dr. Weeber's AS cure in the mice model).
We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!
