Aspiring Model With Down Syndrome, Aged 5, in Her Element as She Walks in Fashion Shows

Aspiring Model With Down Syndrome, Aged 5, in Her Element as She Walks in Fashion Shows
L: Courtesy of Michelle Rausi, R: Courtesy of Robert De Carlo via Michelle Rausi
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An aspiring child model with Down syndrome is encouraging other children to trust that we all are beautiful in our own, unique way.

Francesca Rausi, 5, has always loved the spotlight. Her mother, Michelle, a 44-year-old beauty therapist and semi-permanent technician with her own salon on the Mediterranean island of Malta, is encouraging her daughter to chase her dreams, knowing that Francesca’s ventures are helping raise awareness of Down syndrome in the process.