Real stories

Our campaigners Ellie and Romeo talk about how sport has helped them to embrace their visible differences through teaching them resilience, confidence and acceptance.

Romeo spent most of his life trying to cover up his burns, but support from Changing Faces has helped him to unlock his confidence.

After sustaining burns in 2001, Stephen had to come to terms with his new appearance. He has battled negativity but is determined to show the world his true self.

After Hannah acquired burns at the age of 16, she worried that life would never be the same. Now she knows that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Our campaigner Mel recently achieved a master’s degree. While university life had its challenges, she wants to encourage others with a visible difference to follow their dreams.

Over a year has gone by since Ashleigh acquired her scars. Today, she shares her story to encourage others to seek support and rebuild their life after such a life-changing experience.

Our ambassador Catrin explains why she has been working with the team behind ITV’s soap, Emmerdale.

Graham sustained burns as a child. Now he's sharing his story to encourage young people who look different to never limit themselves.

Christine, who sustained burns at the age of 3, tells us how pursuing her dream to be a performer started her on a journey towards self-acceptance.

Tatyana sustained burns in a fire at age 8. She's challenging brands to be more diverse in who they choose to represent them.

Tatyana is a burns survivor. She shares her story of adjusting to life with a visible difference.

Burns survivor Catrin, 25, came to terms with a life-changing accident and is now a Changing Faces ambassador and an Avon model.