Angelman Today November / December edition 2013 | Page 22

thank you for your support Our Incredible Supporters The time, energy and immense support that hundreds of individuals have committed to the Angelman syndrome community through the Angelman Syndrome Foundation reached impeccable heights during this past year. Fundraising and awareness-raising efforts introduced the Angelman syndrome community to thousands of new supporters thanks to the dedication and efforts of volunteers, donors and AS families across the country. The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is deeply grateful for the efforts of each and every volunteer, donor and supporter, and would like to publicly recognize and thank a few very special individuals for their tremendous investment of time and support. All Walkers, Volunteers and Supporters, ASF National Walk The 11,700 individuals who attended the 2013 National Walk and raised more than $1 million made the Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s recent $1.25 million investment in Angelman syndrome research possible. Those participating in the 29 National Walk sites across the country worked tirelessly to fundraise in their communities, and it is making a true impact within the Angelman syndrome community. THANK YOU to everyone who participated and made the 2013 National Walk a tremendous success! Danny Fisher, Kick for a Cure The 2013 football season brought a whole new level of meaning to the Bloomsburg University Huskies and the Angelman syndrome community. Inspired by family friend Brianna Rehm, who has Angelman syndrome, Danny Fisher—a record-breaking kicker for the Huskies—launched the Kick for a Cure campaign where he encouraged his fans and community to support the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. Supporters were asked to use Danny’s jersey number 97 as inspiration to make a one-time $97 donation, or $9.70 for each field goal kicked this season. To date, Danny has raised more than $3,500—far exceeding his original fundraising goal—in support of Angelman syndrome research. The Olsen’s, Tractor Cruise and Sports Camps For the past nine years, the Olsen Family—Keith, Denise and their children—has hosted an annual Tractor Cruise fundraiser in support of individuals with Angelman syndrome. The 2013 Tractor Cruise was their most successful yet! More than 50 tractors attended with one supporter traveling more than 160 miles (one way!) to participate. The tractors proceeded along the cruise route, raising awareness about Angelman syndrome throughout the entire Horton, Kansas community, and then ended at the Olsen’s for a good ‘ol fashioned party. The Olsen’s also hosted summer sports camps to raise additional funds, resulting in a grand total of more than $6,000 from supporters! www.Angelman.org [phone] Int’l [phone] [email protected]