<div><strong>Join us in celebrating the beauty and strength of diversity! We're raising $50,000 to host Beautiful Both Ways: A Celebration of You</strong> — an innovative event dedicated to individuals with vitiligo and other skin differences. This empowering event will highlight the unique beauty of those with skin differences, featuring a fashion show, beauty sessions, and mental health resources.
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<li>1 in 5 people worldwide have a visible difference (birthmarks, scars, vitiligo, limb differences, burns, etc.)
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<li>40% of people with visible differences experience discrimination in daily life
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<li>60% of young people with visible differences report low self-esteem and mental health challenges
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<li>Media Representation: Less than 1% of models in mainstream fashion and beauty campaigns have visible differences
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<div>Beauty standards have long excluded individuals with visible differences, leading to discrimination, low self-esteem, and a lack of representation. This demographic of more than 10 million people nationally is rarely seen in fashion, media, or beauty campaigns. Beautiful Both Ways is more than an event—it’s a movement to challenge these norms, celebrate diversity, and create a world where everyone feels seen, valued, and beautiful in their own way.
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<div><strong>We're also creating a stunning coffee table book that captures the stories and strength of our participants.</strong> Help us make this celebration of self-love and acceptance a reality! Your support will help us cover event costs, effective resources, and the production of our 1st coffee table book.
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