Maddie’s Angelman syndrome diagnosis enabled the Sargent’s to understand the importance of early intervention and robust therapy services to provide Maddie with potential for the most optimal outcomes. Through the services Maddie receives at Britain Development, she continues to achieve milestones the Sargent’s were told she may never achieve. Maddie independently walks into Britain development each morning with a smile on her face and a waiting hug to share with her amazing therapy team.

In 2022, Laura’s father and Maddie’s grandfather, “Baba”, passed away from pancreatic cancer. “Baba” was one of Maddie’s biggest cheerleaders, always motivating her to achieve the unachievable. The Sargent and Shaw families proudly started Maddie’s Mission in 2022, a public 501(c)(3) organization that supports local Kansas City and national organizations instrumental to the success of children living with rare diseases and different needs, including Britain Development.
Laura currently serves as the Executive Director of Maddie’s Mission Foundation and the Director of The Shaw Family Office. Laura and Patrick partnered with Children’s Mercy this year in the establishment and opening of the Angelman Syndrome Clinic and both sit on the Angelman Syndrome Family Advisory Council at Children’s Mercy. Laura also sits on the Family Advisory Board for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST). Patrick works as a sales executive with Slalom Consulting and is the Chief Technology Officer for Maddie’s Mission Foundation.