Hello. My name is Michael and I have Fragile X Syndrome. I was adopted and when I was three years old I was diagnosed.
I have found it hard at times as some things I find quite difficult to do and I have had some really difficult situations to work through. My mum and dad have helped me a lot to live independently and now I live in my own flat, I drive my own car and have a fabulous dog called Woody who loves being with me and I love being with him.
I love running and have entered many races and have medals and certificates around them. I have done the Great North Run. The Great South Run, The Amsterdam Marathon, The Blaydon Races to name a few.
This year , 2024 I am going to run for the Fragile X Society as I want to raise money to help children and young people and adults just like me.
