Week 2 The Lizzy Project

Funds for anti-bullying movie raised through kickstarter.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in a world without bullying.

If that's not possible, then wouldn't it be powerful to have a strong role model for bullied people. Someone who survived intense bulling and later thrived because of it.

Lizzy Vasquez was born with a medical condition that prohibits her from gaining weight. Now 25 years old, she has never weighed more than 60 pounds. This condition has led to other medical complications including a weakened immune system and blindness in one eye.

Several years ago someone proclaimed Lizzy as the "ugliest woman in the world" in a Youtube video that ended up having more than 4 million hits. Some comments on this video were even worse referring to Lizzy as "it" and "monster".

The amazing thing is that Lizzy came away from this experience wanting to give hope and comfort to others. Initially she was extremely hurt, as anyone would be, but she started to make plans and form goals. She became a motivational speaker, wrote books about positive self image, and essentially thrived.

After listening to her talk for 5 minutes it is impossible not to be charmed.

....some of the comments on the kickstarter page:

"Awesomeness. I discovered this campaign through its coverage on MSN, and over the past couple of days acquainted myself with Lizzie's story and accomplishments. What an amazingly strong and beautiful woman you are Lizzie."

"I wish I could give even more! Huge fan of Lizzie for a couple of years now...she's such a sweet soul! Of all the campaigns I've supported and will support in the future, I am proudest to back this one."

http://www.thelizzieproject.com/