Shelley’s story: ”Having a visible difference has made me the person I am today”
Shelley has Hemi Facial Microsomia, a condition which commonly affects the development of the lower half of the face. The most important... Read More
Nina and Millie’s story: ”We couldn’t be prouder of her”
Nina’s daughter Millie has a lymphatic malformation which affects her left eyebrow and eye. Through all the challenges, we have remained determined... Read More
Amanda’s story: ‘I wouldn’t change my appearance as I wouldn’t be me anymore’
I was born with a condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome resulting in a cleft lip and palate, missing fingers, clubbed feet and... Read More
Paulette’s story: ‘Always remember to celebrate our differences’
Paulette is a Changing Faces campaigner and has a birthmark on the left side of her neck. Throughout my life, I have... Read More
Our Christmas Appeal: Ela’s story
Ela, 11, was born with a bilateral cleft lip and cleft of the soft palate. We’re sharing her story as part of... Read More
Marian’s story: ‘My scars tell a story’
Marian has two rare conditions called Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis which affected her skin. By showing my scars, I... Read More
Jenny’s story: ‘Everyone deserves to feel safe’
Jenny is a Changing Faces campaigner and she has a scar across her abdomen and no belly button. Every environment you’re in... Read More
Aimee’s story: ‘Self-acceptance is the key’
Aimee has a skin condition called psoriasis. The only opinions that matter are those of the people that love you and are kind to... Read More
Florence’s story: ‘Take pride in your unique experience’
Florence’s right eye is partially closed due to ptosis, which causes drooping of the upper eyelid. Having a visible difference can be challenging, but... Read More
Shannon’s story: ‘You will go out there and show them’
Shannon is a Changing Faces campaigner and has a birthmark on the right side of her face. Accepting my birthmark and learning... Read More