They decided to become advocates for raising awareness about the condition so children who had it would not be bullied for being different. When Redd’s albinism had been confirmed by professionals, Patricia was very upset.
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She was worried how the child would be treated in life for being different and how their family dynamics would shift with a child who burned easily and could be legally blind.
She explained why Rockwell received so much attention. She said: “It’s very unusual to see a baby with white hair, and Rockwell’s hair sticks straight up, so it’s very noticeable.”
