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We are pleased to announce that Thetford Golf Club has selected the Fragile X Society UK as their chosen charity. This is wonderful news for our community and we are incredibly grateful to the club members for selecting us. Over the coming year, Thetford Golf Club will be organising fundraising activities and events to help raise both awareness and vital funds to support families affected by Fragile X syndrome across the UK. We would also like to say a special thank you to Ma

We are delighted to congratulate Katie Quinn  on taking first place in the flash talk competition for doctoral students at the LifeArc  conference earlier this month. Katie impressed judges and delegates with a powerful and deeply personal presentation exploring the lived experience of becoming a carer for someone with Fragile X. The annual LifeArc conference brings together doctoral researchers from across the UK, challenging them to present their work in concise and impactf

A New Partnership with Queen’s University Belfast and a Stronger Voice for Families As part of Fragile X Awareness Day on 10 October 2025, we are pleased to share a regional media feature that has been sent to all major newspapers and media outlets across Northern Ireland. This article is part of our continued work to shine a light on the lived experiences of families affected by Fragile X Syndrome and to highlight the importance of continued support, understanding, and resea

On Friday 10th October, landmarks across Sunderland were beautifully lit in blue to raise awareness of Fragile X Syndrome, thanks to the support of Sunderland Council and the incredible efforts of Kay and Janice. Iconic sites including Penshaw Monument shone brightly throughout the evening, creating a powerful visual statement in honour of families affected by Fragile X. This public show of support marks another year that the Robinson family and their local community have wor