Colin Farrell Opens Up About His Son With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE

His patience and love is so commendable. His love is obvious in his eyes. The tears he had just speaking of James' first steps. Wanting to know James' live expectancy and if he was in pain was a wonderful question to be in the thick of the diagnosis. Love this man even more. Respect always ❤️

Wow! Colin has matured so much for the sake of James. Such a proud, loving & devoted Dad. My son, Kinlan has ASD, high functioning. I can relate to everything Colin says. He bought my friends house in Sandymount, Dublin. Small world! Colin is such a better man & father for having Henry & James. Bless you all. ❤❤❤❤

Moving beyond words. My cousin had special needs and lived in one of these houses at a certain age. He was nonverbal with special needs. His greatest joy was a weekend or week back at his parents house but going back to his place where the caretakers took extraordinary care of him was epic. He loved to show you his room, his possessions his television. A family that has a child with special needs become the protectors and love in their hearts. We lost him suddenly to an infection that came on suddenly and being non verbal he could tell us he was ill. I hope the vision of Colins camp does come to life to benefit those living with special needs as they all deserve it.

My son won the genetic lottery too. I believe that it makes you love them even more.

Wow….WHAT an incredible human being/ father Colin truly is‼️‼️ So much respect for him and praying for him, James and all who are affected by this syndrome. And wishing all the success in this world to accomplish what needs to be done for these remarkable children as they grow into remarkable adults.♥️🙏🏻

I cherish the moments and emotions I’ve had that other parents don’t get to witness or experience. Good and bad. Whether it’s trying to make my son giggle while we put on his oxygen before bedtime, or remembering the feeling I had when we were rushed out of the PICU thinking we lost him. The love and gratitude I have make me thankful everyday to be his dad!

Omg...i can connect with everything Colin has said! Everything he had said is so true when you have a child/ children with special needs! My mom had a son (my brother) with Cerebral Paisy, Retardation and blindness due to having congenital glaucoma. Knowing the history of my family, I have 2 younger son's with congenital glaucoma and with that comes with other special needs! I couldn't of asked for better kids! I'm also worried to know how my children with special needs will be taken care of and still live a great life when it's my time to go! I pray that this world gets better, especially for children/ anybody that has special needs! This really hit home! ❤❤❤

Stunning interview. Thank you Colin and James. ❤

Such a great video, Collin informing people about acceptance with family that may have special needs, my nephew suffers from Austism and it's a struggle each day, some days are good and some days are bad, not alot of families have the means like Collin does, but to be an advocate for the causes truely shows how much he is to support any form of charity ❤️❤️, thank you People for uploading this

They Soften The Human Heart What a Blessing in Your Home !!!!

May his dream of the camp become fruition that will bless multitudes of families. What a humble, selfless man who doesn't pretend to be someone he's not. Many, many blessings to Colin, James' mom, Henry, James and the team of caretakers for James.

Thanks very much for opening up and sharing your story to the world for the rest of us that live with Angelman Syndrome ❤️❤️

What a WONDERFUL DAD!! 😅😊😊😊😊😊BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN… VERY PROUD Father CONGRATULATIONS to you and your FAMILIES 😅😅😅

I've always known he was a great man. No surprises here. Wishes him the best with his foundation.

Aw this has melted my heart. As a teenager with autism, seeing one of my favourite celebrities speak about his child with an intellectual disability warms my heart as it's still a topic that goes unspoken in most mainstream media. Colin is a very good dad and his patience and understanding is so nice to watch. <3

oh my god he’s such a good dad! beautiful soul, him and james❤

James is a doll. He and Colin saved each other. I love the love Colin has for his boys.

I love him so much. Thanks for using your voice so effectively. This foundation is an amazing project. Thank you for all of your honesty, sharing your fears, and obvious love for your sweet James. My sweet Ryan and I will watch and re-watch all of your films and do whatever we can to spread the word. She is lucky to have you as a world advocate. Thank you.

GREAT that JAMES helped You Colin

I once saw him on Jimmy fallon. He was with Vince Vaughn.. (its a two parter on YouTube) they played a game of truths. He told a Fantastical story... Vince Vaughn & jimmy Fallon recount the incident in the second half.. & it was the funniest thing I'd ever seen. They were almost scared of him. Anyways it was beautiful seeing this true side of him. He's a wonderful human being. I hope they see this.