Country Singer Aaron Watson Honors Late Daughter Julia by Raising Funds for Toddler with Rare Genetic Disorder
Aaron Watson and his wife Kimberly lost their daughter Julia shortly after her birth. To honor Julia's memory, Watson is raising money for a toddler named Bedford who has a genetic disorder. Julia had Trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition, and her parents chose to carry her for as long as possible. Watson wrote the song "Bluebonnets (Julia's Song)" for Julia, inspired by the family's experience. The couple has older children named Jake, Jack, and Jolee Kate. Watson is now raising funds for Bedford to have an inclusive playground due to his condition. Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness and bone abnormalities. The fundraiser aims to build a playground accessible to children with different physical abilities.