KK’s mom reached out to us when her daughter was being bullying at school at the age of nine. We visited her school at the request of her mom, to educate the staff about her condition. We were invited to her school to speak to the children in all of KK’s class so that they were aware of being kind and to say know to bullying. At #VitiligoBond, we developed programs aimed at boosting KK’s confidence and self-esteem. During one of our annual photo shoots, a local agency in Georgia discovered KK on our social media page and wanted to book her for several projects right away. We ensured that they understood any work involving KK would need to portray her in a positive light. KK’s second opportunity came when her photo was chosen to feature on #GirlScout cookies. We were thrilled for KK and impact it would make in our vitiligo community. The #glutenfree cookies are now being sold across the USA. We are truly making a difference and leaving a lasting impact. Embracing differences is beautiful.
As KK’s story spread, it sparked important conversations about celebrating differences in media and beyond. People from all walks of life began to recognize the significance of representation and the impact it has on individuals’ self-esteem and societal perceptions. KK’s success became a testament to the idea that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated for who they truly are. Embracing our differences is not only beautiful but also transformative.