To challenge the definition of beauty, The Raw Beauty Project NYC will unveil photos of twenty women living with physical disabilities
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mobileWOMEN.org founder, Wendy Crawford |
To ignite a global conversation and transform stereotypes, The
Raw Beauty Project NYC has partnered with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to showcase an exhibit of photographs featuring twenty women living
with various types of disabilities. Proving there is no singular definition of
beauty, the photographs will be unveiled at ACA Galleries on September 20,
2014, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Reeve Foundation.
Often, women living with disabilities are depicted as
victims or defined by their injury or condition. The Raw Beauty Project NYC
aims to redefine beauty by challenging stereotypes, celebrating courageous
stories and breaking down barriers for the millions of women living with
physical and sensory challenges. The twenty women—whose disabilities range from
spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, to cerebral palsy—posed
for renowned photographers for the upcoming exhibit.
One of the models, Wendy Crawford, was part of the original
Raw Beauty Miami exhibit in 2006. When Crawford, a former fashion model, was
19-years-old, she was in a car accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury.
Since her injury, Crawford has been outspoken on the need to evolve the
definition of beauty, which has become limiting and unattainable for women
living with disabilities.
“There are millions of women living with and without disabilities that battle society’s
perception of what is beautiful on a daily basis", said Crawford, who is also the founder
of mobilewomen.org an online resource and blog for women
with physical disabilities. “It is the goal of Raw Beauty to prove there are no
limits on beauty or capabilities. Through the photographs and the women’s stories
we will show that it is possible to move past obstacles and embrace life.
The Raw Beauty Project is a celebration of all women. Those attending the
exhibit, will be moved, touched and inspired to do the same in their own
lives.”
Beyond Crawford, models include well-known disability
advocates such as Angela Rockwood and Danielle Sheypuk. To capture the
photographs, The Raw Beauty Project enlisted photographers whose resumes include Vanity
Fair, Allure, Sports Illustrated, Glamour, GQ, Nylon Magazine, as well as work
with Mercedes, Tommy Hilfiger, Club Monaco, Target, Old Navy and Tresemme.
Interestingly enough, one of the photographers, Walter Chin, photographed Wendy
Crawford as a young model prior to the accident.
“When Wendy asked me to join The Raw Beauty Project, I
realized that this was a chance to shift perceptions and ignite a dialog on the
importance of supporting and celebrating women living with disabilities,” said
Chin. “We have let these stereotypes persist for too long and the only way to break
the cycle is to show the beauty and bravery of women with disabilities. To me,
this campaign is telling twenty stories of inspiration through the lens of a
camera to encourage millions of women worldwide to join the Raw Beauty movement.”
To drum up excitement for the campaign and photography
exhibit, The Raw Beauty Project NYC also launched a 30-day social media
challenge asking supporters to post photos of people who embody the spirit of
Raw Beauty and tag #RawBeautyNYC to help fuel the cause.
To buy tickets, sponsorship's or to make a donation, go to www.ChristopherReeve.org/RawBeauty
About The Raw
Beauty Project
“Raw Beauty NYC” is an innovative visual arts
project designed to inspire the public to create new perceptions, transform
stereotypes and breakthrough personal obstacles by expanding awareness of women
with physical challenges. This photography exhibit is a collaboration between
photographers and twenty women living with various types of disabilities that
showcases their beauty, empowerment and sensuality. The audience glimpses into
the lives of these incredible women through photography and biography.
About the
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.
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Media Contact:
Rebecca Laming
(973) 379-2690 ext. 7115
rlaming@christopherreeve.org
Raw
Beauty Project NYC Social Media Campaign - Your Chance to Participate!
There are millions of people living with and without disabilities who battle society’s perception of what is beautiful on a daily basis. For too long, we have accepted a limited definition of what is beautiful and have shied away from challenging perceptions. Well it’s time to change…
There are millions of people living with and without disabilities who battle society’s perception of what is beautiful on a daily basis. For too long, we have accepted a limited definition of what is beautiful and have shied away from challenging perceptions. Well it’s time to change…
Enter 30 Days of Raw
Beauty!
For 30 days (ends Sept.20,
2014), we are challenging everyone (both men and women) to take
to social media and rally support for Raw Beauty.
The Raw Beauty Project
was born with a purposeful mission - to inspire the public to create new perceptions,
transform stereotypes and breakthrough personal obstacles by expanding
awareness of women with physical challenges.
Join us to
support the disability community and help transform stigmas and redefine beauty
for all of us. Here's how:
·
Take a photo of
yourself or anyone who inspires you with a sign that says #RawBeautyNYC
·
Share your photo on
social media using #RawBeautyNYC
·
Suggested message:
I support #RawBeautyNYC. Do you? Post your photo & together let's transform stereotypes www.rawbeautynyc.com
I support #RawBeautyNYC. Do you? Post your photo & together let's transform stereotypes www.rawbeautynyc.com
Want to do more?
Please share this message with
your family members, friends, influencers and colleagues so they too
can join us and post their photos -- the more photos posted, the louder
our collective voice is to break down barriers.
Watch a preview of the Raw Beauty
Project NYC and get a sneak peek of a few off the Raw Beauty
models at work.
Attend, be a sponsor or give a
donation for the groundbreaking photography exhibit that
showcases the true beauty and sensuality of women living with disabilities with
photos by high-profile photographers on September 20, 2014, at ACA
Galleries in New York City. To learn more, visit www.rawbeautynyc.com .
No donation is too small!
Post your photo
now. We will be keeping an
eye out for #RawBeautyNYC tagged photos to share on our social media!
Take the Raw Beauty
challenge and prove there is no singular definition of beauty, and we are all
beautiful no matter the circumstance or story. Together, let’s ignite a global
conversation, embrace the raw beauty that exists in each one of us and
celebrate life!
What an amazing concept in bringing to light the truth that women with disabilities are strong and beautiful too! Thanks so much for this! Will definitely share.
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