Monique-Jane Brown

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'Gee your boys look like you. Thanks, it's a syndrome'

For years, before we were diagnosed, Patrick & I would be told about how alike we look.
We thought nothing of it, of course we look alike, we're Mother & Son!

After receiving our diagnosis, we had a 'why' a reason for looking soooooo similar.

When people remark about how similar Patrick & Angus and I look now, I reply with 'thanks, it's a syndrome' which usually gets a chuckle.

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13 May 2024 by Monique-Jane Brown

Facial recognition is no match for TRPS!

One of the most significant things about TRPS is the striking facial similarities we all share. I often wonder whether our tiny little bit of wonky DNA would be enough to confuse the latest & greatest facial recognition technology if enough of us were to be scanned.
I've tried using my face to unlock my teenagers phone, it doesn't work! Was worth a shot!!
18 Apr 2024 by Monique-Jane Brown

Giving TRPS a voice

Since Angus was born, even since I was pregnant & we knew he had inherited TRPS from me, I've been advocating for him and educating everyone we encounter about TRPS.

I didn't have this knowledge when Patrick was a baby, so I couldn't be his voice.

What Jeans for Genes allows me to do is to raise funds & awareness about TRPS for both my boys, and for myself. And for any Grandchildren I may have in the future that might be affected.

Please help me to give TRPS a voice, and spread the word about why we look so alike.

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So far this year I helped provide...

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For every $50 raised, one hour of research is funded

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Jean-ius Donor

$56

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Anonymous, for donating an incredible $56 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

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