Events in Aotearoa NZ
Families and supporters of The Angelman Network regularly organise gatherings and participate in public events across the country. We do this to connect, enjoy time together, fundraise, network, and build community support. As our local communities learn more about Angelman syndrome, so stronger community support networks are built around our families.
We encourage and participate in the following types of events:
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Social family gatherings
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Fundraisers
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Educational/AS Awareness Events
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Annual International Angelman Day events
Raising awareness across the motu - one community at a time
Social Family Gatherings
The Angelman Network encourages all our families to arrange social meet-ups at family-friendly venues around the country, whenever possible. Nothing beats talking to other families and meeting their loved one with Angelman syndrome. Friendships made at these social gatherings last a lifetime and everyone stays connected via our Facebook support groups. If you are keen to organise a gathering in your area, we can help to get the word out and advertise your event.
Fundraisers
Friends and families in NZ volunteer their time to raise funds for The Angelman Network in a variety of ways. Families have organised Sausage sizzles, Christmas wrap Collection Buckets, a Fundraiser Auction, Raffles, Movie nights, a Walkathon, a Colouring-in Competition, and even a MotorCross Day!! These events not only raise funds, they also raise awareness for Angelman syndrome and bring people together in their communities, strengthening the Circles of Support around families.
We have had fitness teams - the Action Angel team and For The Angels team - who entered local Fun Runs and competed at other sporting events around the country wearing white angel-wings. As well as getting sponsors to raise funds, they approached local newspapers to raise awareness for Angelman syndrome in NZ. Anyone can support our cause and pop an instant donation on our Givealittle site !
To find out more about organizing a fundraiser, see here.
AS Information Stands
The Angelman Network is always looking out for opportunities to distribute information on AS and network nation-wide in NZ. We do this with table displays, posters and publications. If you would like to help us share information and raise awareness at a suitable event in your community, please contact us. We can assist you with the promotional material and resources to set up a display table anywhere in New Zealand.
International Angelman Day activities
