A message from the Chair
This is normally my very favorite time of year. December brings with it the FAST Gala and Christmas all in one month. It is a time filled with so much c
Lighting a fire; FAST Integrative Research Environment (FIRE)
The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) is proud to announce the launch of the most aggressive, novel and innovative research program to dat
Dogsledding in Sweden
by Alistair Blackburn Back when my son Callum (del +) was born, two great friends (Giles Derry and David Drake) kindly agreed to be his godfathers. They prob
Science is on our side
Anniversaries are typically a date in which we celebrate achievements, important, happy milestones-yet often anniversaries can also mark pivotal times in our
Little Things That Inspire…
by Jason Berkley Cindy and I had been together just a little over five years when Jamie was born. We already had a 4-year-old son Luke and a 2-year-old daugh
Do You Believe?
By Tina Thompson Somebody was mowing a lawn. Finn hurried down the sidewalk searching for the source of the unmistakable sound. I followed, a few paces beh
Mountain to Valley Race – Running for those who cant
Hi, my name is Candy Underhill and I am the founder/race director for the Mountain to Valley 10 Miler & FAST 4 Miler. Two years ago, my son, Sam, was dia
5th Annual FAST Gala – Evening with the Stars, Benefit for the Angels & Inaugural FAST Global Summit on Angelman Syndrome
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better – FAST is thrilled to announce the 1st Global Summit on Angelman Syndrome. The summit will include an
Running FAST – A Father’s Perspective on Channeling the Emotions Angelman Syndrome Can Stir
By Terry Sullivan There are events in a person’s life that he or she never forgets. Usually, these are weddings, children’s birthdays, milestones or ac
“A Night for the Angels” – Down Under
by Michaela Townsend My son Jake is 3½ years old and was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome (AS) about 18 months ago. The adventure of “A Night for the An