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Danya & Maria, StudentsDiscover how Danya and Maria boosted their body confidence and self-esteem through a Dove Self-Esteem workshop at school.
Vicki, Paralympic Medalist
At 22, Vicki didn't recognise herself after cancer led to an amputated leg and shattered body confidence. Her love for sport became her strength, guiding her through this dark time to win a medal at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, profoundly restoring her confidence.
Key Takeaways
- Resilience in Adversity: Vicki transformed her cancer and amputation experience into a journey of self-discovery and strength.
- Sport's Empowering Role: Her passion for sport was key to rebuilding body confidence and achieving Paralympic success.
- Beauty Redefined: Vicki discovered true beauty goes beyond appearance, rooted in self-worth and how we engage with the world.
- Confidence Through Achievement: A medal-winning athletic career fostered profound confidence, showcasing her body's incredible capabilities.
- Inspiring Strength: As a mother, Vicki continues to inspire, demonstrating her body's resilience and potential.
As soon as I started achieving in sport, my disability turned from a negative into a huge positive, and that helped to completely restore my confidence.
Vicki
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As a cancer survivor and amputee, Vicki worried she would never feel beautiful again. Yet, overcoming this challenge and channelling it into a medal-winning athletic career left her more confident than she could ever imagine.
Today, as a mum of two, Vicki is constantly surprised by what her body is capable of. She now knows that beauty is so much more than what’s reflected in the mirror – it’s about how you act towards yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you. And she’s never felt more beautiful.
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