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Colin Farrell Opens Up About His Son With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE

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Colin Farrell shares his personal journey as the father of his 20-year-old son, James, who has been diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, a rare and debilitating neurogenetic disorder. For the first time, Farrell opens up about the challenges and rewards of raising a child with this condition, which impacts mobility, speech, and cognitive abilities. He also discusses why he is launching the Colin Farrell Foundation, a new initiative dedicated to helping adults with intellectual disabilities like James lead fuller, more independent lives. The Colin Farrell Foundation aims to support families and caregivers of adult children with developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, and innovative programs that focus on increasing independence and enhancing quality of life. Farrell's mission is to create a more inclusive world where adults with intellectual disabilities are provided with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive …...more
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Colin Farrell Opens Up About His Son With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE
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Colin Farrell shares his personal journey as the father of his 20-year-old son, James, who has been diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, a rare and debilitating neurogenetic disorder. For the first time, Farrell opens up about the challenges and rewards of raising a child with this condition, which impacts mobility, speech, and cognitive abilities. He also discusses why he is launching the Colin Farrell Foundation, a new initiative dedicated to helping adults with intellectual disabilities like James lead fuller, more independent lives. The Colin Farrell Foundation aims to support families and caregivers of adult children with developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, and innovative programs that focus on increasing independence and enhancing quality of life. Farrell's mission is to create a more inclusive world where adults with intellectual disabilities are provided with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. Watch the full interview to hear more about Colin Farrell’s personal experience and his commitment to improving the lives of individuals with Angelman syndrome and similar conditions. Subscribe to People ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribetoPeople CONNECT Web: https://people.com Facebook:   / peoplemag   Twitter:   / people   Instagram:   / people   TikTok:   / people   PEOPLE remains the trusted authority at the center of pop culture. The PEOPLE brand features a unique mix of breaking entertainment news, exclusive photos, video, unparalleled access to the red carpet, celebrities, and in-depth reporting on the most compelling newsmakers of our time. Colin Farrell Opens Up About Bond With Son Living With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE    / people  

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