Fragile X 5K Road Race & Walk
Benefits FRAXA The Fragile X Research Foundation
Benefits FRAXA The Fragile X Research Foundation
What is Fragile X Syndrome?
Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of learning and intellectual disability (previously known as
mental retardation). It is also the most common known genetic cause of autism.
In 1991, scientists discovered the one gene that causes Fragile X. In people with Fragile X, a defect in the FMR1 gene shuts the gene down. Like a defective factory, FMR1 cannot manufacture the protein that it normally makes.
It is this protein that allows us to have typical intellectual abilities.
Fragile X affects approximately 1 in 3600 boys and 1 in 4000 girls. Symptoms of this spectrum disorder include intellectual impairment, hyperactivity, attention problems, poor eye contact, autism or "autistic-like" behaviors, speech and language difficulties, emotional challenges, anxiety and seizures.
Fragile X is an "X-linked" genetic condition and can affect boys and girls quite differently.
One in 130 women and one in 700 men is a carrier, with most being completely unaware of their carrier status.
Others conditions caused by Fragile X Syndrome include Fragile X Associated Tremor or Ataxia, a condition which affects balance, tremor and memory in some older male carriers and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, causing a deficiency in ovarian function leading to infertility and early menopause in some female gene carriers.
The Fragile X Families of Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts is a growing group dedicated to increasing awareness and supporting all families affected by Fragile X Syndrome.
Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of learning and intellectual disability (previously known as
mental retardation). It is also the most common known genetic cause of autism.
In 1991, scientists discovered the one gene that causes Fragile X. In people with Fragile X, a defect in the FMR1 gene shuts the gene down. Like a defective factory, FMR1 cannot manufacture the protein that it normally makes.
It is this protein that allows us to have typical intellectual abilities.
Fragile X affects approximately 1 in 3600 boys and 1 in 4000 girls. Symptoms of this spectrum disorder include intellectual impairment, hyperactivity, attention problems, poor eye contact, autism or "autistic-like" behaviors, speech and language difficulties, emotional challenges, anxiety and seizures.
Fragile X is an "X-linked" genetic condition and can affect boys and girls quite differently.
One in 130 women and one in 700 men is a carrier, with most being completely unaware of their carrier status.
Others conditions caused by Fragile X Syndrome include Fragile X Associated Tremor or Ataxia, a condition which affects balance, tremor and memory in some older male carriers and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, causing a deficiency in ovarian function leading to infertility and early menopause in some female gene carriers.
The Fragile X Families of Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts is a growing group dedicated to increasing awareness and supporting all families affected by Fragile X Syndrome.
2009 RACE CANCELLED
After a long conversation, and with heavy hearts, we have decided to discontinue The Fragile X 5K. It has been a wonderful and rewarding experience, but due to other committments, we just cannot give it the time it needs to be successful.
It pains us to say it out loud as we know how much fun it was and it was becoming a community tradition. We will ensure the return of all donated funds. If those who have registered would like to give that fee as a donation, we can ensure that happens too.
After a long conversation, and with heavy hearts, we have decided to discontinue The Fragile X 5K. It has been a wonderful and rewarding experience, but due to other committments, we just cannot give it the time it needs to be successful.
It pains us to say it out loud as we know how much fun it was and it was becoming a community tradition. We will ensure the return of all donated funds. If those who have registered would like to give that fee as a donation, we can ensure that happens too.
For more information go to www.fraxa.org or www.nfxf.org.
