Colin Farrell Starts Foundation in Honor of Son with Angelman Syndrome

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Colin Farrell shared a touching moment when his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, learned to walk just before his 4th birthday. The actor became emotional as James took his first steps towards him, describing the moment as “profound” and “magic.” James was initially misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy before receiving the correct diagnosis at age 2. Farrell and his ex-wife filed for conservatorship of James when he turned 21, prompting the actor to create the Colin Farrell Foundation to support families with special needs children. He emphasized the importance of providing greater opportunities and support for individuals like James to have autonomy and community integration.

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