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Theresa Bolton
Secretary
Theresa Bolton is a housing coordinator and serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors of Fragile X Canada. Her community leadership includes serving as a public-at-large member and United Way Liaison on the Town of Cochrane’s Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board. She is also a founding member of Inclusion Cochrane, helping build accessibility, connection, and opportunities for people with disabilities. Town of Cochrane
As the mother of two children with Fragile X syndrome, Theresa brings lived experience and a strong commitment to advocacy and inclusion. She leads Fragile X Canada’s annual initiative to illuminate landmarks across Canada on July 22 for World Fragile X Awareness Day. Through her professional, volunteer, and family experience, Theresa champions stronger community partnerships, practical support for families, and opportunities for people with Fragile X to be heard, valued, and included.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Helen Keller
We are deeply grateful for Theresa Bolton’s continued service as Secretary of the Fragile X Canada Board of Directors. Theresa has generously given her time, energy, and lived experience to help raise awareness, build community relationships, and champion inclusion for people with Fragile X.
Through a period of growth and change, Theresa’s commitment has helped us move forward while staying connected to the families at the heart of our work. From coordinating landmark illuminations across Canada to advocating within her own community, she brings dedication and purpose to making Fragile X more visible and understood.