Remarkable Resiliency: Children Who Never Let Their Disabilities Hold Them Back

Madeline Stuart: Changing The Face of Beauty

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Madeline Stuart is a 20-year-old model from Brisbane, Australia with Down Syndrome. Excessive weight gain can be a problem for kids with Down Syndrome as they get older, which is why Madeline and her mom set out to improve their lifestyles. Madeline’s mom posted her story and her before and after photo online and it immediately went viral. Soon publications around the world were picking up Madeline’s story. Since then, Madeline has been determined to follow her dreams which include dance and modeling. Madeline is now living out her dream and has modeled in New York Fashion Week, Arts Hearts Fashion Week, and Style Fashion Week. She has also been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, The New York Times, and People Magazine.