Jake and Max were born with a rare genetic condition called Fragile X Syndrome, a condition that causes intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities.

Throughout their lives, they continuously challenged misconceptions about what people with disabilities are capable of. While life came with challenges, they met them with resilience, humor, creativity, and heart.

Today, Jake works in the restaurant industry, where he is known for making people laugh and bringing energy to everyone around him. Max studies culinary arts and coaches youth hockey, combining leadership, creativity, and community.

Growing up alongside Jake and Max showed us something powerful:

Experiencing life with people of all abilities is experiencing life to the fullest.

What began as artwork and creativity between two brothers became something bigger — a platform dedicated to amplifying the stories, talents, and voices of artists with disabilities.

That platform became Jake Max Foundation.