Many parents love sharing adorable photos of their new babies with friends and family, and Patricia Williams was no exception. She proudly snapped pictures of her son with tenderness. But when she shared his photo collection, she received an unexpected and unpleasant shock. Keep reading to learn more… Patricia gave birth to her son Redd in 2012. At first, she didn’t notice his white hair until he was two months old, among other things. When Redd’s father, Dale, looked up why their baby’s eyes kept darting from side to side, he discovered something shocking: this was a typical indicator of albinism. Patricia was skeptical because she had never heard of albinism, but Redd exhibited symptoms such as extremely fair skin, white hair, and tracking eyes. The couple consulted with an optician and a geneticist for a definitive diagnosis. Redd was diagnosed with Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1 (OCA1), a condition affecting 1 in 17,000 people worldwide. Patricia recalls the eager anticipation of the hospital staff at Redd’s birth because of his unusual white hair and blue eyes. Patricia, her husband, and their firstborn son, Gage, all had blonde hair, so she initially didn’t think much of Redd’s appearance. However, a month after bringing him home, she noticed his hair was so white it glistened in the sunlight. Despite her attempts to shield herself from his gaze, he continued to follow her with his striking blue eyes, which sometimes appeared almost red in certain lights. When Patricia’s second son, Rockwell, was born with the same condition in February 2018, she knew this was something they would deal with for the rest of their lives. People on social media used stolen photos of Rockwell to create horrible jokes. Redd also faced teasing and taunts at school due to his appearance. This prompted his older brother, Gage, to protect him. Fortunately, Patricia and Dale were well-prepared for Rockwell’s arrival due to their extensive research on albinism. However, they were unprepared for their son’s photos to go viral online. Initially, they tried to contact everyone who shared the image to ask for its removal, but they quickly realized this was an impossible task. Instead, they decided to become activists to raise awareness about albinism and prevent future bullying of children diagnosed with the disorder. After doctors confirmed Redd had albinism, Patricia was initially devastated. But through their activism and support, they turned their experience into a mission to educate others and advocate for those with the condition.