However, the brave 18-year-old is not only concerned about flaunting her looks and fashion sense. The upcoming model — who’s struggled with her own weight — wants to help women all over the world realize that no matter what your shape, size or ailment is, you can, too, be a model. Madeline herself just dropped 50 pounds in order to feel better about herself and her health and she looks better than ever.
“People with down syndrome can be sexy and beautiful and should be celebrated,” her mother stated in a recent press release.
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