This Couple Adopted Four Children With Albinism | Born with Albinism

Couple, Jon and Liz, have adopted 5 children from China, 4 with albinism and 1 with nerve damage in her arm. Jon and Liz detail the effects of living with albinism, specifically how it effects their children's eyesight.
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[@Sumnilimbu.]

Bro asin how did they let them get adopted

[@aarondavid5866]

since when were albino's blind

[@mememarie2040]

The fact they adjusted the little girls bike for her to ride with the family. The fact they use a whistle to help the kids without great vision. The fact they care enough to put sunscreen on the children to ensure they don't get long term consequences of the sun exposure. The fact they took on the challenge of raising multiple children with sight issues. The fact they decided to take in so many children in general. This couple is absolutely amazing and truly benevolent. They smiled the whole time and gave off the best energy throughout their video. I hope they all live happy and healthy lives. 💕💕💕

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

The fact you said "the fact" an obnoxious amount of times is a fact.

[@mememarie2040]

@@BlGGESTBROTHER the fact you replied to be obnoxious.😂

[@MacintoshPlusher]

@@mememarie2040 People like him dwell on the internet too much. Keep having a good heart 👍

[@mememarie2040]

@@MacintoshPlusher thank you so much. 😊 That was so nice of you to say. You seem to have a good heart too

[@DezaRay24]

The fact you use the words the fact every sentence

[@Momof13grannyto20]

This family has my respect due to the fact that they took in 4 children with out a lot of knowledge about kids who have these type of things that could hurt them but your an insperation

[@Wisepati]

They are an inspiration! I wonder though, if they did a lot of studying before they adopted these kids. They certainly found themselves in a wonderful family..

[@Momof13grannyto20]

@@Wisepati I can't agree with you more on the fact that they found each other but they treat the kids like they were born to them an that's awesome in my book

[@Your3_Local_Idiotz]

inspiration

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

And not only that, but they adopted 5! I would love to hear about all 5 of their individual stories. They seem like incredible people and a wonderful family!

[@grammaofborisandviolet2576]

I grew up in Uganda, we treat our albino people differently. I just think it's bad to put these people in society and give them false hope about living a normal life. In Uganda these people are hunted down and their body parts are sold to make folk medicine. Each culture is different and I do not like to see these people at all. They scare me.

[@elleningalls5434]

Wow, they’re doing something amazing and have figured out what works and what works for the kids as well. That’s awesome! That’s a true form of patience and a true form of learning how to teach someone who has to learn differently. Props to the parents.

[@morganmrobbins79]

Yes

[@DerekKildall]

so true, very impressed by these parents

[@krazyYoutuber]

I love theeeeem all!!!

[@Ccupnoodles]

2:19 you can tell the set is too bright for their eyes ☹️, the crew should have took that into consideration

[@sanararoeser8776]

i agree

[@HabrenOdinsdottir]

As someone who uses a wheelchair and dresses in full Muslim garb, face veil and head veil included. I get lots of stares, whispers, and questions. The whispers are the worst. I love when a kid asks their parent a question and the parent responds to the child in a regular tone at a regular volume to try to get me in the conversation. It makes me feel more human and it teaches the child just to ask questions. Questions are better than stares.

[@HabrenOdinsdottir]

@jesusisking314 Leave me alone.

[@ashleymcgrath934]

Say it louder for the people in the back ❤ 👏🗣️🔊

[@timiciabrooks]

@jesusisking314 Such a weird thing to say to a Muslim. Basically saying "I don't give a crap about your religion because mine is the right one and you'll get there eventually:)" Such a lack of respect

[@vetiverose128]

You are comparing albinism with wearing a full religious garb that is YOUR CHOICE? Entitled much 🤦‍♀

[@HabrenOdinsdottir]

@@vetiverose128 Did you miss the wheelchair part?

[@sw6579]

I loved this - I’m pregnant and my husband and I are both carriers of albinism, so I am trying to prepare us in case our baby is affected. I don’t want the invasive testing so we’ll find out when he’s born. Love stuff like this showing that parents and kids can adapt and that children with albinism can have a normal and awesome childhood.

[@anassaleem873]

hii my baby is born albion as we both were carrier , dnt wry They are beautiful kids

[@brandyprice7578]

When are you giving birth just curious if you found out yet?

[@ExistingSmiles]

I hope you have a safe and good delivery! and i hope ur baby is healthy :)

[@sw6579]

@@brandyprice7578 November! I haven’t found out yet. He looks completely normal and healthy on scans so far

[@sw6579]

@@ExistingSmiles thank you

[@l01j99]

They're such a lovely family! I just really hope that they make the one child that doesn't have albinism feel special too so that she isn't lost in the shuffle. I noticed she doesn't smile as much as the other children do.

[@marielucier7982]

Maybe because she can see she may feel hindered?? What a wholesome family.

[@jsophiamm]

@@marychristelleThat’s the thing, children are naturally curious and have a more happy outlook on life than adults or even teens, if you notice a child that’s not reaching normal milestones for their age or has a behavior that is questionable, you DO have to pay attention to that and seek help for them. It is not a “problem” to be or feel different, but it kind of is if we’re realistically speaking. No one wants their child to be depressed or to suffer from a disorder in silence, it does affect your mental health a lot even as an adult and being a child, there are not enough tools you can find to get out of “that hole” on your own, which can affect other aspects of your life and development. She might need something different for her, since all people have different needs. Just their parents are too focused on the albino children’s needs. That’s why the original comment mentioned they hope they are paying attention to her, since she seems to have a different attitude even while being part of the same household - this usually indicates something deeper. It’s not that you’re weird because you’re different, it’s that your difference could mean something that you need help with and needs to be addressed, not ignored just because “some people are like that”.

[@anononoa8]

@Marychristelle wow you’re very well spoken for a 10 year old

[@anononoa8]

@Marychristelle ok there’s no way you’re only 10

[@missgrim4646]

​@@anononoa8that's exactly what I was thinking. Very well spoken and pretty smart for her age

[@victoriamyers1139]

The most beautiful family. I admire the parents.

[@mew_06_]

@Jesus is King stop fucking spamming the comments with this shit

[@lana_354]

​@Jesus is King This is thr wrong video btw

[@ViolenziaDomestica]

4:27 awwww you can tell how much it hurts her. Such a loving mom.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

I have albinism and as I grew older, my type allowed for me to have some pigment. I grew up using those magnifiers and I still have one of them somewhere. Hopefully the kids have access to low vision services like O&M that will help them be more independent as they age.

[@_Hollie_]

I was thinking this. Though they arent fully blind im sure some of the services typically used with blind children could be used for them

[@scaryysharkk]

Hey i have a question just out of pure curiosity :) Whats the ratio of people with albinism who have impaired vison versus those who dont? I didnt know that a lot of people with albinism have poorer vision and i couldnt find too much with actual numbers when i looked it up.

[@phe.mp3]

@@scaryysharkk Vision problems are actually a pretty key feature of albinism! Melanin plays a role in the development of your eyes and how they function, so people born with little or no melanin like those with albinism generally have visual impairment. I’m not an expert, but I’d assume from what I’ve read that nearly all people with albinism have vision problems with varying degrees of severity.

[@scaryysharkk]

@@phe.mp3 Thank you so much! Just learned something new :)

[@anthonygordon9483]

So I have a question. Can you see better at night since your eyes are more sensitive to light. it kind of reminds me of cat eyes. except cats can close their Pupils during the day, humans can not.

[@AdeleiTeillana]

I actually worked with one of these girls in China, spending a few days a week with her at her foster home or taking her on different outings. She would often spend all day Sunday with me. It was heartbreaking because whenever she was with me (a white woman) people would assume she was white and would go on and on about how gorgeous she was - they'd want to touch her hair, take her hand and walk with her, take pictures with her. But when she went out with her (Chinese) foster mom, they'd say how ugly she was, ask why the mom would keep her (they didn't realize she had actually been abandoned and the woman wasn't her real mom) and other hurtful things. It was literally the same child and she was actually beautiful, but their perception of her was radically different based on whether they thought she was white or Chinese. Unfortunately, like many cultures, they view people with albinism as being demons or bringing bad luck or some other nonsense. I was so happy for her when she was adopted into this family, where she could leave all of that behind.

[@Ash8a7]

Wow thank you so much for the story!! It’s eye opening really cause we don’t think about these types of issue until someone tells us about it. :(

[@bbrmb2020]

What a white savior you are 😂😂😂

[@Moonlight-kt3lw]

Woahhhhhhh❤

[@laurac9857]

Wow these adopted kids are lucky to have found these parents ! So sweet

[@rachelsmith2524]

You are an incredible mother. I tried to homeschool my kids during covid and it was an absolute nightmare. My hats off to you much respect for you and how you handle are their needs. You are amazing

[@MrChibblez]

LMAO. True. These kids seem to get along really well though.

[@jasminemullen881]

I love how they empower them and encourage them to do things every other kids do even though it might mean taking a few extra steps. Great parents!

[@ashleymcgrath934]

Bless this family and their children. The love,encouragement and protection they give to their children is amazing. What great role models these parents are. The confidence these kids will have at adulthood is going to be through the roof. How amazing. ❤

[@karenacton3854]

What a precious family!!!

[@iiris9391]

@Jesus is King ok

[@kerryelainahayes-warrior]

My younger cousins grandmother had albinoism. She had 8 sons, raised them , ran her household and went about life like everyone else. She was a wonderful women. One of the strongest people I have ever know. Rest in peace Lib Bridges. You will truly be missed.

[@asyla5690]

RIP Lip Bridges.

[@Lucas-yp7bb]

Rip lip

[@galacticmoth]

These are real parents, real heroes. Thanks for adopting these lovely kiddos.

[@mintywind]

in my opinion, I think people with albinism are absolutely stunning and beautiful. It's a rare beauty

[@leanneadams2549]

The color of their hair is absolutely beautiful!! I love this family !!! They are special and very normal at the same time !!! But I happened to think the kids are super adorable and very pretty !!! Best of luck fam !!!

[@sakurakou2009]

Yeah I was also mesmerized by the beauty of their hair color, you know their some anceint Chinese historical dramas with long white hate that wave in air it remind me of that so beautiful

[@Celestials1aurora]

@@sakurakou2009true ong. The hair is just beautiful.. i always wanted hair of that color meanwhile others make fun of it

[@kenlee224]

Their parents are just amazing persons and we feel so happy to see their smiling faces.

[@Moving_Forward247]

The bike riding is giving these kids so much confidence. I listened to a testimony earlier of a daughter of a severely abusive mom and wow. What a contrast. These parents are sacrificing their time and energy for the well being of their kids (and having fun along the way). And so many parents are willfully exploiting their children for money or attention.

[@AutomanicJack]

you have to give those parents respect.. and the children all are beautiful and a joy to watch

[@smlover22]

You guys are amazing❤️ I have albinism and it has been tough but I’ve been able to do so much growing up. We are honestly the same as everyone else. I’m 29 now and I have been able to drive (sunrise to sunset only) and before driving j was able to use public transportation very well . We may be blind but the rest of our senses our 110%.

[@glennbaker5430]

Your blind and you drive? Am i missing some thing here?🤕

[@Toria-vr4yg]

@@glennbaker5430yes, you are missing out something

[@Totallyxmoody]

Awesome that both mom and dad can be at home! Work from home has really changed the way some families work

[@wyatrippy]

it’s nice that they have siblings who can relate to them and the same challenges. I’m adopted and i’m the only colored person in immediate family and on both my parents side. Of course that’s different than having albinism, i just think it’s nice to know you’re not the only one going thru certain types challenges (there’s always ppl out there but it’s hard for tweens/teens to always recognize that), or odd one out in the family.

[@AlyB2024]

I feel bad for the girl that doesn’t have albinism. She seems very quiet.

[@Anonymousboredom]

Yeah, I've noticed it.

[@zozozoozoz]

I think she’s just a shy girl in general

[@ellasparks2488]

She must feel kinda left out.

[@amywhatling3249]

What an incredible family

[@jessebonilla9647]

You are an awesome mom and an awesome family. I'm adopted and I love seeing happy stories like this. You both should be proud of yourselves as parents!

[@sydsquid-]

These parents are wonderful and they make a great team, they’re also doing a great job at raising their kids

[@mihao7765]

This family is so precious

[@lukasssantoss5257]

I just hope they won’t neglect non albino girl……

[@Baneeners673]

yea 😢

[@FierceBear]

They wont bro

[@lin_win7777]

I really don't understand why people bully others for having albinism, vitiligo, or different eye color? I personally find it super unique and beautiful! If people think normal is a privilege, oh no, I think unusual is a privilege. Being normal is boring, being out of this world is what makes you stand out and successful. If anybody reading this, let me tell ya fly that likes trash won't appreciate a flower you're offering. Remember you're beautiful 😻

[@spongebobmiscellaneous]

It’s jealousy! Disguised as hate.

[@swiftvixxen]

They look ethereal and beautiful. Also, bless your big hearts!

[@josephgreene4174]

The parents have the perfect aptitude to parent these beautiful amazing kids. God bless!!

[@shelikesdiamonds]

Oh my. Look at those beautiful children. I know albinism comes with complications but I've always thought it was so so gorgeous.

[@pm1741]

The youngest one has quite the cute personality!

[@Slayfire23]

Awwww I love the bike ride and the whistle idea. Such a loving family. The kids are so sweet. Reminds me so much of my nieces and nephews. They’re so fun and have so much personality. ❤️

[@riizeflop]

it really warms my heart to see such loving parents that go above and beyond for their children. those kids are so lucky and loved.

[@user-ht8ss3bd3h]

I honestly think people with albinism are beautiful human beings

[@JoeAtkin-sw7hi]

I had no idea albinism affected eyesight (I mean I knew about the light sensitivity, but not the reduced vision) …. Beautiful family!

[@SylverQrow]

My new born nephew has albinism. He is the first person in my family that i know of that has it. I hope that as he grows, he is a happy as your family seems. ❤

[@cherylalikhani5957]

I loved seeing their interactions with the family and the world around them. 😊

[@alinocencio1798]

I just find people with albinism fascinating… i dont find them weird at all… i even think they are angels or something heavenly

[@suzumi111]

ikr they r so beautiful i wish they could see properly

[@aubreyfeatherston]

Their hair is sooo pretty!!

[@march401]

This is such a wholesome and lovely family! 🤍🤍🤍

[@Mirandatina4532]

I noticed the four albino children spoke throughout the video and their sister with no albinism did not even say a single at all. I don't think it was nervousness.

[@Xochitl26]

True

[@asuraXTC]

Yeah I’m always suspicious of rich people man especially that lady she feels very controlling

[@brownranger1797]

What a beautiful family. These parents are what every parent should strive to be.

[@lucyadelle2009]

What a beautiful family 😊.. I love their look especially the hair color, and the little one is so amazing, a beautiful personality. They are just perfect, wish there could be a technology to improve their eye sight.

[@Khmer-cu1ow]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for educating us about your gorgeous children.🥰🥰

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

The FAMILY is absolutely AMAZING. All the children are blessings. To me they’re all so BEAUTIFUL..and cohesive. Thanks for sharing their inspirational story. N. California. 🙋🏻‍♀️🙏🏽🕊

[@HopeinChristForever]

I really loved this video. Thankyou for taking these children in, it really warms my heart. I appreciate you sharing theirs and your story with the world, and educating us alot more on albinism. I promise to be more open-minded because of you and this video as well. Have a great day and peace and love to the world Amen ;)

[@nicoleorton5299]

I’m so glad I saw your beautiful family on this video!! Watching this made me smile so much. What a nice family!

[@cornell833]

Very smart family also

[@lisanidog8178]

What a great bunch of kids. Personality matters more than what you look like.

[@cosmictruthseeker3796]

amazing parents. Beautiful souls

[@anitatucker8812]

Your kids are so adorable. Well done Mom and Dad

[@anthonygordon9483]

Fun fact, micheal jackson had vitiligo which is some what a mixture of albino mixed in the skin DNA. Even though he he chose to bleach his skin to even his skin tone, he was sensitive to light which is why he walked around with a umbrella. Africans to this day with Albinism in africa walk around with umbrellas to this day to avoid skin cancer which is why micheal got the idea to carry a umbrella.

[@erichvonmolder9310]

Edgar Winter was an albino and had one of the great rock song's, Frankenstein. He and his brother were also legally blind and they were amazingly creative musicians. I feel like listening to "Frankenstein" now.

[@jekku4688]

Wow, what a handful and a houseful! Those kids are beautiful, and their hair is spectacular! Well done, mom and dad!

[@makearunat]

What a beautiful family! You can feel the love that the parents have for their kids

[@camillelombardo2980]

Beautiful family thank you for sharing!

[@HistoryInvestigators]

I was adopted, 1 of 7 children, even though it was really nice taking in that many kids- we suffered alot because our parents didn't have alot of money. So I always had old, bad clothing and the food was always expired so we were often sick. I hope these kids have enough resources with her not working and him being an insurance agent.

[@dslite7985]

Oh, I passionately love them, and I wish I could have kids like them.

[@joeymack4622]

​@Jesus is King Shut Up

[@theamchannelTV]

same

[@DJ-hf1zo]

Why would you want to have a child visually impaired. I would not wish disabilities on my child

[@dslite7985]

@@DJ-hf1zo "Are they..? Are you not also as disable just as they are too, because I do believe that they're equally normal just like everyone's else and but with a different genetic that makes you and I no different from them."

[@dslite7985]

@@DJ-hf1zo And look; it's not what they are that matters, but who they are is what that matters, and they're Beautiful Creatures.

[@Jesuisderetour88]

They are gorgeous! I love light eyes, skin, and hair. ❤

[@lindayaya59]

Great family to teach us all, about special conditions that affect other people's lives. 🎉

[@jiara01]

What a beautiful couple the parents are. All the children are so beautiful. A very special family x

[@deadbored17]

After just watching a story of an American mother just send her 7yr old son alone back to russia with just a note saying she no longer wants him.... i thousand percent love this family and their willingness not only to adapt but also stay together.

[@Coolscarykid]

I think people with albinism are very interesting and I would love to learn more about them. This video made me smile because even though they’re partially blind they still get to have fun like ride bikes and do what normal people do. It’s just amazing

[@BuckFidenMD4547]

The children are ethereal, angelic and beautiful. Parents are pretty darn amazing.

[@DWRivers03]

I want to thank you two retreating and taking care of your kids the way you do as you can see I have albinism and just to see and hear the things that you say is right on point. I am fortunate I do drive but I do have issues growing up was not easy but I learned a lot and it’s nice to see how comfortable you make them feel and I think you guys are awesome. Keep doing what you do.❤❤

[@OkieDokie680]

As parents they are knocking it out of the park, awesome parents. Much smarter than me without doubt.

[@Nothemomma904]

I love how knowledgeable they are about the kids albinism and they are so loving and supportive.

[@MojoJojo.1]

They need their own show

[@Karebear1985]

Upmost respect for this family. They are raising 5 beautiful children!!

[@jessicawatson891]

gosh they’re all so beautiful! i find their appearance so mesmerising. hopefully they’ll find a way that really works with their poor vision!

[@Mugelbbub16]

Their white hair reminds me of Daenerys Targaryen from game of thrones

[@ninagirl9078]

Being different makes you special and your beautiful children are special🕊😍

[@hey_wolf]

That girls hair is absolutely gorgeous! The length is beautiful and it looks so full and healthy 😍

[@realta140]

They are BEAUTIFUL

[@maryellen4918]

3 of my brothers are legally blind due to a rare genetic disorder. It onset at different ages for all of them. They do use magnifiers and CCTVs. They cannot drive so yes, that does make things more difficult. The best thing is to make real friends and family who don’t mind driving and/or live close to public transportation. Having any type of disability does make you more vulnerable unfortunately. That’s just reality. I’m guessing that these children might need Orientation & Mobility training in the future if they haven’t already had it. Depends on each one’s actual vision abilities. My brothers all love to cook and are great chefs. It was good seeing the bike riding because it’s so important to cultivate interests and do whatever you can do in the safest way possible while acknowledging limitations.

[@Whatmelons24]

wow what an amazing and loving family you guys are so cool!! i love how much fun and care you parents put into raising your beautiful children

[@nathaliewade752]

So ethereal and beautiful I love the White hair xx

[@MizzRos1]

Yes! And the fact that some literally have purple eyes is just amazing to me!

[@blackwidowspider9852]

These are some really amazing parents

[@AhnafAfrita]

Okay but the family looks soooo cute! Keep it up and stay positive, don’t take negativity in your heart ❤️!

[@Doktracy]

When I was younger I would joke that I was albino. I got a gene test recently and I actually carry a gene for two forms of albinism!

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

I had a classmate growing up with one of the less severe forms of albinism so sein the very pinky pale skin and the almost white hair isn't that strange to me. It was just normal because we grew up together from daycare age. She had a fair bit more pigment than these kids but still burned a lot easier than even a normal very pale person like me.

[@disha4613]

God bless this family ❤

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

"I need you to put some sunscreen on" "DUH" LMAOOOOO What a beautiful family.

[@Maybe.Its_You]

What a cute wholesome family ❤️ their kids are absolutely adorable 🥰 I loved that the youngest one said that ppl are rude and the her siblings thought that calling them rude was rude 😂 at the same time I hope that they don’t shelter them to much because this world sucks sometimes

[@soozilasarge1495]

Such a beautiful family ❤

[@draconuuse9731]

This family will probably never see this. But maybe someone else will. I have albinism. Grew up knowing I would never have a license. But I still live a full life with a full time job. I have worked as part of a hot air balloon chase crew, cashier, bartender, IT specialist, along with a random assortment of other positions. Uber and busses are generally very useful to use depending on where you live. And I also can get rides from my roommates and a couple other friends if I really need help. The sun is definitely the enemy. But sunglasses and hats are perfectly useable. Glasses really do very little for me. They basically make things slightly less blurry. Which isn’t worth the hassle. I don’t know about these kids. But that over saturated camera from the bike ride gets the point accross on how sensitive my eyes are. But it is a bit exaggerated. If the parents do see this. Smart phones are your friends for these kids. I use mine every single day with the camera to read small print menus, menu boards, or even just to watch the football game when I’m at the bar with friends. It just makes far more sense to use something I already carry around than to carry 3 or 4 other tools at the same time like I did growing up in the early 2000’s. Technology truly is the life savor for disability’s like ours. It helps equalize things so much compared to even 20 years ago.

[@kathybeckford3592]

This family is amazing!😃 I love the long, white hair of the two girls, it's so beautiful! Emily is quite the character!😄

[@Mazarty]

In my town a boy was born in a village in China where having albinism is see as being evil, so they threw him out and he was taken to our town and he graduated middle school as the assistant programmer for the school and he built websites, fixed bugs, he did many things like this and so the school hired him to fix technology problems when he was in 9th grade! He’s in college now I think.

[@bakaredmaka]

Apart from their disability, I have to say that they're really beautiful. I think people with albinism are just like porcelain dolls. They're so pretty ... but I know that they have to be careful x-x I wish all of them a happy life.

[@lieutenantkhaos]

I don't have Albinism but I'm fair skinned with strawberry blonde hair, and get migraines and now I developed a fear of bright lights or chrome or reflections of light and it's awful. It's not fun. I really need some super dark sunglasses, especially when driving or outside.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

Were you born with vision impairments?

[@bridgieoh9326]

I am the same. When the littlest one said she hated the sun, I felt her pain... literally. The burn is real.

[@browneagle2393]

Humbly, I was adopted at six. My family has blond hair blue eyes. I never knew I was different. Bottom line, love wins!!!!! Love You Lord!!!!! Thank You!!!!

[@alextroy9202]

the kindness in this comment section is so refreshing. this gives me hope in humanity!

[@AtGigis]

Bro people with albinism are so stunning I actually cannot

[@raeperonneau4941]

What a beautiful family!