Cora Slocum is a 4 year old American girl. Suffering from Down’s syndrome, the girl is one of the muses of the campaign “I’m Going Back to School Too”, launched at the start of the school year, by the shoe brand Livie & Luca and the Changing the Face of Beauty association. And thewe can say that Cora caused a sensation among professionals and Internet users! “During the photoshoot, you could tell yourself Cora was made to shine on camera. Her contagious joy filled the room, ”Britanny Suzuki, creator of Livie & Luca told“ The Mighty ”. “We have the opportunity to change the way the media portray beauty. We hope kids like Cora feel valued and know their abilities are limitless. She adds.
More and more brands are choosing to advocate the difference so that all children can recognize each other. And for Cora’s mom, that’s a good thing. “If a photo of her can change people’s minds, then I think it’s a step in the right direction,” she says.
Internet users, who welcomed this new initiative, supported the campaign by creating the hashtag #ImGoingBackToSchoolToo. Some parents have even posted pictures of their child, with Down syndrome, leaving for school.
MADELINE STUART, A MODEL
Fortunately, mentalities are changing as shown by Madeline Stuart’s career. After a long fight to lose weight in particular, this young 18-year-old with Down’s syndrome has managed to make her way into the world of the world. She will also be on the catwalks at the next New York Fashion Week. From September 10 to 17, she will be parading for the FTL Moda brand. Well done to her!
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