Meet Jacob!

Jonathan, 31

McKinney, TX

Interests

Jacob has a heart for helping others. He loves to serve and support those around him. He is kind, caring, and empathetic, and he always enjoys a good joke. When he gets excited, he flaps with joy and proudly calls it his “happy flap!”

Challenges

Jacob has full mutation Fragile X syndrome, and one of his greatest accomplishments is his determination. He works hard at everything he does and never gives up. He plays baseball with his friends (go Rangers!) and recently joined a soccer team. With the encouragement of a strong group of friends, he’s also working hard on his reading with the help of a tutor.

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We welcome all who have been touched by Fragile X, including friends, grandparents, siblings, professionals and companions alike to become a #FriendofFRAXA with the goal of putting a face to Fragile X for those who may not know someone directly.