Let us introduce you to Jacob Ray (J.R.) Anton, one of the many faces of MPS.
J.R., who passed away in May 2024, was one of approximately 500 boys in the U.S. with MPSII, also known as Hunter Syndrome. In Chapel Hill, NC, though, J.R. was just a Tar Heel. Despite living in Omaha, J.R. was a well known and beloved member of the Tar Heels team, and they often flew him out during the season to attend games.
“The biggest smiles of any of the pictures I see of J.R.,” said Walt Anton, J.R.’s father, “Are the pictures of when he’s in North Carolina with the players.”
Bereavement
