Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) '2019 FAST Gala Video'
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Context: "Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects the nervous system and causes severe physical and learning disabilities. A person with Angelman syndrome will have a near-normal life expectancy, but they will need support throughout their life" (NHS Choices., 2023). Related: "FAST Athletes CAN" is a campaign created by the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) https://www.youtube.com/@CureangelmanOrg/videos https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fastathletescan https://cureangelman.org/ More: "James was just a toddler when he was diagnosed with the rare neurogenetic disorder. Now 20, his family still struggles with finding the support that he 'deserves and should rightfully have,' Farrell, 48, tells PEOPLE in this week's issue. 'I want the world to be kind to James. I want the world to treat him with kindness and respect,' the actor says, which has been the driving factor for raising awareness about Angelman syndrome" (Etienne, V., & Jordan, J., 2024). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDiD8Z3lWQk Bibliography: Betts, A. (2024, August 8). "Colin Farrell opens up about son with Angelman syndrome: 'We still struggle.'" The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/08/colin-farrell-son-angelman-syndrome NHS Choices. (2023). 'Angelman syndrome'. NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/angelman-syndrome/ Etienne, V., & Jordan, J. (2024, August 8). "What Is Angelman Syndrome? Everything to Know About the Rare Genetic Disorder Colin Farrell’s Son Has". People.com. https://people.com/colin-farrell-son-angelman-syndrome-what-is-it-8691752
