That the Parliament recognises that the Kelpies shone brightly green on 22 October 2022 to raise awareness of the rare genetic condition, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome; acknowledges that families of children with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome gathered at the Kelpies to bring attention to the wider Falkirk and Scottish community; understands that there are only 3,000 people worldwide who are known to be affected by the syndrome, which is caused by a deletion or variation in chromosome 22, and further understands that children with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome are rarely able to live independently in adulthood, but can live fulfilling lives when they receive appropriate medical and educational support.
Supported by:
Sharon Dowey, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Paul Sweeney