Lanarkshire toddler with rare muscle growth disorder helped by family friend in huge challenge

Published date16 April 2024
AuthorAndrea Lambrou
Publication titleGlasgowLive (Scotland)
Two-year-old Jack Fennessey has Pallister Killian Syndrome (PKS) — an extremely rare chromosome disorder which causes weak muscle tone in infancy, intellectual disability and distinctive facial features

Due to his condition, Jack — who turns three in July — has the mental age of a six month to one-year-old, is non-verbal and unable to crawl or walk.

Now, a lifelong friend...

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