International Angelman Day Recognized By NH Governor, Concord

CONCORD, NH — In case you missed it, due to the snowstorm, the Hotel Concord was lit up in blue Saturday to honor International Angelman Awareness Day, according to those involved in the education effort about the syndrome.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte also issued a proclamation on Friday to honor the day, Feb. 15.

Angelman syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene on the 15th chromosome, which is inherited from the child’s mother. It occurs in one in every 15,000 births, or around half a million people worldwide.

Children with the syndrome have developmental problems like balance issues, gastro disorders, seizures, and a lack of speech, usually noticeable within the first year of age.

There is no cure for the disorder.

Mayor Byron Champlin also shared Ayotte’s proclamation on Facebook.

For more information about the syndrome, visit the Angelman Syndrome Foundation website, which is linked here.

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