Colin Farrell Opens Up About His Son With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE
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- Colin Farrell opens up for the first time about life with his 20-year-old son, James, who has a rare debilitating disorder called Angelman syndrome and why he's starting a foundation to help adult children with similar disabilities prepare for greater independence. The Colin Farrell Foundation will provide support for adult children who have intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs.
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Colin Farrell Opens Up About Bond With Son Living With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE
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Wow! Colin has matured so much for the sake of James. Such a proud, loving & devoted Dad. My son, Kinlan has ASD, high functioning. I can relate to everything Colin says. He bought my friends house in Sandymount, Dublin. Small world! Colin is such a better man & father for having Henry & James. Bless you all. ❤❤❤❤
His patience and love is so commendable. His love is obvious in his eyes. The tears he had just speaking of James' first steps. Wanting to know James' live expectancy and if he was in pain was a wonderful question to be in the thick of the diagnosis. Love this man even more. Respect always ❤️
Moving beyond words. My cousin had special needs and lived in one of these houses at a certain age. He was nonverbal with special needs. His greatest joy was a weekend or week back at his parents house but going back to his place where the caretakers took extraordinary care of him was epic. He loved to show you his room, his possessions his television. A family that has a child with special needs become the protectors and love in their hearts. We lost him suddenly to an infection that came on suddenly and being non verbal he could tell us he was ill. I hope the vision of Colins camp does come to life to benefit those living with special needs as they all deserve it.
My son won the genetic lottery too. I believe that it makes you love them even more.
Wow….WHAT an incredible human being/ father Colin truly is‼️‼️ So much respect for him and praying for him, James and all who are affected by this syndrome. And wishing all the success in this world to accomplish what needs to be done for these remarkable children as they grow into remarkable adults.♥️🙏🏻
I cherish the moments and emotions I’ve had that other parents don’t get to witness or experience. Good and bad. Whether it’s trying to make my son giggle while we put on his oxygen before bedtime, or remembering the feeling I had when we were rushed out of the PICU thinking we lost him. The love and gratitude I have make me thankful everyday to be his dad!
Aw this has melted my heart. As a teenager with autism, seeing one of my favourite celebrities speak about his child with an intellectual disability warms my heart as it's still a topic that goes unspoken in *most* mainstream media. Colin is a very good dad and his patience and understanding is so nice to watch.
May his dream of the camp become fruition that will bless multitudes of families. What a humble, selfless man who doesn't pretend to be someone he's not. Many, many blessings to Colin, James' mom, Henry, James and the team of caretakers for James.
Omg...i can connect with everything Colin has said! Everything he had said is so true when you have a child/ children with special needs! My mom had a son (my brother) with Cerebral Paisy, Retardation and blindness due to having congenital glaucoma. Knowing the history of my family, I have 2 younger son's with congenital glaucoma and with that comes with other special needs! I couldn't of asked for better kids! I'm also worried to know how my children with special needs will be taken care of and still live a great life when it's my time to go! I pray that this world gets better, especially for children/ anybody that has special needs! This really hit home! ❤❤❤
They Soften The Human Heart What a Blessing in Your Home !!!!
What a WONDERFUL DAD!! 😅😊😊😊😊😊BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN… VERY PROUD Father CONGRATULATIONS to you and your FAMILIES 😅😅😅
I've always known he was a great man. No surprises here. Wishes him the best with his foundation.
Such a great video, Collin informing people about acceptance with family that may have special needs, my nephew suffers from Austism and it's a struggle each day, some days are good and some days are bad, not alot of families have the means like Collin does, but to be an advocate for the causes truely shows how much he is to support any form of charity ❤️❤️, thank you People for uploading this
Stunning interview. Thank you Colin and James. ❤
Thanks very much for opening up and sharing your story to the world for the rest of us that live with Angelman Syndrome ❤️❤️
I have become the caretaker for my brother with special needs as my parents have passed away. Thank you for bringing to light for everyone, the life and concerns of a family with a special needs child. . I applaud you for your dream and taking action to bring it to fruition. You can count on my support for your foundation.
Colin, I hope your dreams for James come true!! I would support your foundation, without a doubt!!
James is a doll. He and Colin saved each other. I love the love Colin has for his boys.
I love him so much. Thanks for using your voice so effectively. This foundation is an amazing project. Thank you for all of your honesty, sharing your fears, and obvious love for your sweet James. My sweet Ryan and I will watch and re-watch all of your films and do whatever we can to spread the word. She is lucky to have you as a world advocate. Thank you.
I once saw him on Jimmy fallon. He was with Vince Vaughn.. (its a two parter on TH-cam) they played a game of truths. He told a Fantastical story... Vince Vaughn & jimmy Fallon recount the incident in the second half.. & it was the funniest thing I'd ever seen. They were almost scared of him. Anyways it was beautiful seeing this true side of him. He's a wonderful human being. I hope they see this.
GREAT that JAMES helped You Colin
So wonderfully said, James is lucky to have the parents he truly needs🙏he must have chosen them before he was born🥰 Really really hope Colin will realise his dream to build a special Camp!! The world needs people like him👍
This is a prime example of how children can bring out the best in parents.
He's very devoted to his son. He's also extremely proud of both of his sons. Which I think is pretty awesome. I enjoy his work very much but listening to this video I have a new respect for him.
Thank you for sharing this and giving so many families hope.
As a woman with spina bifida, I thank Colin for being open and raising awareness 🙏 ❤
Thank you James & Colin for opening up and sharing this wonderful news with us!!!🎉🎉🎉
My Angel thanks you guys!💕
😍😘 so good that you spoke, huge respect ❤
Beautifully said!❤
So touching. Thank you for sharing your lives and dreams ❤
God bless him and family ❤❤❤😊😊😊
This is absolutely beautiful and very inspiring
Such an inspiring story!! ❤
Hi. My granddaughter Hailey is 12. , she’s beautiful. My daughter try’s n works so hard as a single mom. She had Hailey at 20 yrs old. Hailey n her mom Melanie will be together a long lifetime. Please if you could help us? As grandparents we can only help so much in caring for Hailey so Melanie can work . I’m so happy your boy has you. My greatest fear is the same as yours. Institutions etc. Melanie Paul , Ballwin Missouri- suburb in St. Louis county mo . Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs n love to you n your son.
Lovely story ❤
My baby sister has a genetic condition as well. My mom, aunt, daughter, husband and I all decided to share a place so we could band together and take care of her bc she requires 24/7 intensive care. She was adopted out of foster care at 6 weeks old and we were told she would never walk, talk or live passed a year old. Shes about to turn 30, follows me all over our house and never shuts up. Id never have it any other way. People dont realize that special needs adults have different needs than special needs kids. We have 4 binders with Plans A, B, C and D. Hopefully weve covered all our bases. Its tough.
My son had Angelman Syndrome. He passed away at age 19 because of complications with the syndrome. I am just bawling watching this.
So sorry for your loss
Hailey is diagnosed with Prader Willi syndrome. Plus another chromosome defect . So she’s non verbal , walked at 10 yrs. etc. not typical prader willi Thanks again for your sharing and heart. Haileys NANA ❤️🙏
Sheltering Tree in Omaha NE shares this vision and is doing what Colin dreams of for James.
Wow I had no idea Colin Farrell had such a good soul
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My son had delays and will always have struggles. He was diagnosed with autism just before turning 4. We started his journey for help at 7 months old. I KNEW something was "off" and the constant wondering, worries and trying to make Drs and therapists believe I wasn't over reacting was crazy making. I prayed day and night for clarity and direction. Finally getting a diagnosis was bitter sweet but gave us much needed direction. Thank you to Mr Farrel for raising awareness about developmental delays in children.
My story is similar to yours. We know when our children need extra help. Keep on fighting for your boy.
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Wasn't a big fan but you won me over.
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Why is he not talking about his other son ?
For his privacy most likely
oh my god he’s such a good dad! beautiful soul, him and james❤