The wet weather didn't damper on the spirits of those who came out and supported "Angels In The Park" on Saturday.

Even though the event couldn't be outside, that didn't stop those involved with the Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society to enjoy stories, conversations and having a good time at the Okotoks curling rink.

Angels In The Park coordinator Kristal Martin says it was a great success.

"We raised just over $3000 for CASS (Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society)," she said. "I think our biggest success was having 12 families come out for the day and join us also with children or family members that have Angelman Syndrome as well.

The Angels In The Park event isn't an every year event, the last time it was in Western Canada was 2012, but Martin to install a local Angels In The Park annually from this day forward.

"We're now wanting to do a annual event in Okotoks every year, so we're kind of looking at the long weekend in September every year."

Angelman Syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder and can include symptoms like lack of speech, developmental delays and seizures.

Martin says it was nice to get together with 12 different families share each others experiences while raising a family member with Angelman Syndrome.

"Just to get all the kids together and have some fun, talk, have questions," she says. "So it's nice to have those questions or have those parents that we can go to with things that we've encountered that we're really not sure how to deal with yet."

Martin's son Dawson was the youngest child at the event and she says being able to learn new methods of helping work with him was beneficial for their family.

For more on the "Angels In The Park" event visit our blog page here.

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