International Angelman Day is recognized on February 15. The date reflects the genetic defect Angelman Syndrome causes in the 15th chromosome and nods to Feburary’s designation as Rare Disease Month.

Their 3-year-old daughter, Immy, has Angelman Syndrome. It is a rare neurogenetic disorder that affects about one in 15,000 people and causes developmental delays. At the time, Immy was starting ...