ASF Canada Directors
Brad Schiele, President
Bradley Schiele - President
WHAT ARE YOUR TIES TO THE ANGELMAN COMMUNITY?
My daughter Ali was diagnosed at 18 months with Angelman Syndrome (Deletion).
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH CASS?
My wife Tracy and I attended our first CASS conference in Ottawa of 2014. In 2015, I became a Community Relations member for CASS and in 2017, the Vice President/Director
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME?
Saskatoon, SK
WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS FOR THE CANADIAN ANGELMAN COMMUNITY?
My hope is to create opportunity for the Canadian Angelman community. Opportunity for individuals with AS to reach their full potential in life. Opportunity for families with AS children to have access to education, support and friendship.
Terry Singleton, Director
Terry Singleton - Director
WHAT ARE YOUR TIES TO THE ANGELMAN COMMUNITY?
Our son Daniel was the first person in Alberta to be diagnosed with Angelman syndrome.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH CASS?
I have been involved with CASS since 1996 after my wife Linda attended her first conference in Calgary. Before joining the CASS board, I had been involved in Kiwanis for 15 years previously, and my club had sponsored and worked with Developmental Disability causes.
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME?
Edmonton, Alberta
WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS FOR THE ANGELMAN COMMUNITY?
My dreams for the Angelman community are an extension of those that we had for our son Daniel - A Good Life including Valued Social Roles, surrounded by friends and others that cared for him, good medical care and always opportunities for a better, more meaningful life.
Christa Graham, Vice President
Gina Ciampa, Director
Christa Graham - Vice President
WHAT ARE YOUR TIES TO THE ANGELMAN COMMUNITY?
I have an 11 year old son with Angelman Syndrome and received tremendous support through the various facebook groups, conferences and social events after our diagnosis and always wanted get involved with an organization that would allow me to give back to others.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH CASS?
I've lead the Ontario Walk for Angels location for the second year.
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME?
Sharon, ON
WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS FOR THE ANGELMAN COMMUNITY?
I hope we are able to build a community that is able to support each other through each new challenge we encounter and a community that celebrates every new challenge we overcome.
Gina Ciampa - Director
What ties you to the Angelman community?
My twin daughters Samantha & Christina have Angelman Syndrome and were born in 1996. They received their diagnosis when they were 9 years old. I also have another daughter Julia born in 2000. For most of their early years, there really wasn’t much information on Angelman Syndrome.
How long have you been involved with CASS?
I attended my first CASS Conference in Ottawa in 2013 with my youngest daughter Julia. Before this conference, we were “winging” it and trying to do our best raising our Angels while navigating through a system of doctors and professionals who never heard of this syndrome. I remember returning home after my first CASS Conference feeling rejuvenated and empowered with a wealth of knowledge and contacts to professionals and other parents who actually understood what we go through in our day to day life. I joined as a CASS Director in 2022.
Where do you call home?
Our family lives in the City of Vaughan. It’s part of the Greater Toronto Area and home to Canada’s Wonderland.
What are your hopes and dreams for the Angelman Community?
My hope is to have a one-stop shop where families come together for support, education and inspiration; A place to get help with real life challenges that families with Angels face every day.