When is National Fragile X Awareness Day?

Saturday July 22nd

National Fragile X Awareness Day is held each year on July 22nd to honor those affected by Fragile X syndrome. X is a form of Fragile X syndrome. The day also raises funds for study, education, and alertness.

National Fragile X Awareness Day | July 22

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Fragile X syndrome is a mutation of the FMR1 gene and is the most common form of inheritable intellectual disability. Although a person may have the gene mutation, it affects more men than women, and although a person has the gene mutation, there are other common signs.. Those that do not have signs may have mild or severe symptoms. Physical, educational, and behavioral signs may appear, and they can vary between males and females. Women tend to have similar but milder symptoms or none at all.