Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel will shine green to raise awareness of rare genetic disorder Phelan-McDermid syndrome

By Colin Hume
Published 17th Oct 2022, 17:55 BST
Updated 18th Oct 2022, 18:11 BST
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Two of Falkirk’s most famous landmarks will light up on Saturday to help spread awareness of a largely unknown condition.

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, issues with speech and behavioural problems.

The International PMS Awareness Day takes place on Saturday, with the theme Shine Green – the colour of the international PMS Foundation, which supports supports families whose children have the disorder.

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Numerous landmarks across the world will light up for the event, with The Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies also scheduled to take part.

The Kelpies will turn green for a night to raise awareness of PMSThe Kelpies will turn green for a night to raise awareness of PMS
The Kelpies will turn green for a night to raise awareness of PMS

Members of the local branch PMSF UK & Ireland will be gathering at the Kelpies from 6pm on Saturday and are asking for as many people as possible to turn up and show their support.

An informal walk around the Kelpies will take place around 7pm.

Anyone attending is encouraged to take photographs and share on social media using the hashtags #PMSAD, #SHINEGREEN, #PHELANMCDERMID.

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