A young
girl with a genetic condition is determined to make a difference-
chasing her dream of modeling to shed light on a disability she sees as a
gift. 18-year-old
Madeline Stuart, from Brisbane, in Queensland, has Down syndrome, and
along with her mother Rosanne, is on a mission to change the way people
define beauty.
For
much of her life, 'Maddy' has struggled with weight issues due to her
Down syndrome and also has a heart condition- but last year she decided
to take control of her life and make changes to become fitter,
healthier, and runway-ready.
Maddy's
mother Rosanne told Daily Mail Australia that she has always made a
point of telling 'her every day how amazing, funny, smart, beautiful,
wonderful she is'.
'Maddy
has never been selfish and worries about everyone. In basketball if
someone on the opposite team falls over she will stop playing and help
them up,' she said.
'She
is amazing, she is so beautiful, and she makes me feel so special. We
will be driving in the car in the morning and she will just pick up my
hand and kiss it and tell me she loves me and thanks me. Every morning
she comes in and cuddles me to start the day.'
When
Maddy, a keen dancer and swimmer, became frustrated with not being able
to perform cartwheels and handstands, the pair decided to take exercise
seriously so Maddy could keep up with her friends.
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