From 16 August to 29 August 2010, the Children’s Face Equality posters will be up across National Rail stations. If you spot one, let us know where below.
If you are struggling to cope and you would like to speak to someone in confidence, please call 0845 4500 275 or email info@changingfaces.org.uk. Please note, we are not able to contact anyone after they have left a message on this board.
Comment I spotted Harry on the poster at Exeter central station and couldn't help but look at what the poster was all about, I didn't actually notice any disfigurement at all, until I read more closely. Harry looks like a gorgeous person with a character as big as his smile. Best wishes immune future Harry.
Saw the picture of Lauren. I think she dances at Gillies?
I've just seen the poster with Harry beaming out in the rain at Elstree station in Hertfordshire,
I've just seen the poster with Harry beaming out in the rain at Elstree station in Hertfordshire,
I spotted Harry at Elstree station in London. My first thought was, what a beautiful boy...That smile! I never use my phone to get on the internet but something compelled me to follow the link on your poster. What a massively worthwhile campaign. Good luck to all involved, your positivity and courageousness will inspire every person who sees you.
I'm an Australian currently traveling around the UK, I myself suffer from disfigurement of the face. While traveling on trains I stare out the window to attempt to hide my face from fellow passengers, I'm finding that my imperfections are recognised and reacted to a lot more readily in the UK as opposed to Australia. I've become quite depressed of late, this is meant to be a trip of a lifetime, however thankfully things began to change when waiting at a station near Cardiff when I found myself staring straight at one of your posters. Now I'm checking out your website and as a Social Work student would love to one day work for such an organisation. RESPECT to you for your work. Michael - mick.allen@bigpond.com
Comment After having seen your wonderful tv programme Billboard Kids I was thrilled to see a poster of Max on the train station.
Spotted Harry's big smile beaming out on a rainy Friday night at Newton Abbot station in Devon.
Max and Lucas smiling and proud at Grantham Station.
I saw the poster with Harry tonight at Ealing Broadway. I was struck by his wonderful smile. Only when I logged onto the website tonight did I notice he was missing an ear after I read his story. I hope the campaign is tremendously successful and really helps stomp out bullying in the schools and better acceptance for all the folks living with faces that are different. And I hope all the kids become famous!!
Hello I spotted your advert at Deansgate station in Manchester and it struck a nerve. I fell off my bike when I was 11 and nearly lost my front teeth. Luckliy they were saved and I endured 10 years of braces and I still wear a split now (not visible). There were some comments from children at the time but do you expect! Only when I was 21 had I realised the effect the fall had on my self esteem and confidence, ie) not smiling and to an extent not speaking. Luckily the organisation I went on to work for enabled me to become more confident with skills such as training and presentation and I'm not conscious of my teeth anymore due to the excellent work my NHS orthodontist did but support from a charity such as yourselves at the time wouldn't have gone a miss. I would very much like to act as a mentor if this would be an option within your organisation as I have much support for those who have permanent or temporary facial disfigurements?