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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Health
Vinay Patel

Three-Year-Old Dies From Angelman Syndrome, Donates Brain To American Research Facility: What To Know About The Rare Genetic Disorder

In a selfless act of hope, Blair Snelgar's family donated her brain for Angelman Syndrome research following her passing. Their aim is to accelerate scientific progress towards potential treatments for this rare condition. (Credit: DailyMotion Screenshot / ABC NEWS Australia @ABCNewsAustralia)

Blair Snelgar, a three-year-old with Angelman syndrome, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on April 29, 2023. Her family was deeply shocked by her death as the condition is not typically life-threatening.

Continuing to grieve their loss, Blair's family decided to donate her brain to an American research facility to understand Angelman syndrome further. Blair would have turned four this year. Instead, her family prepared to commemorate the memory of their joyful daughter.

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