Alopecian Joanna Rowsell wins Olympic gold medal!

A Brisbane Times news articled states:

“When Joanna Rowsell's right eyebrow disappeared 14 years ago, an event that only marked the beginning of hair loss all over her then nine-year-old body, she could never have imagined feeling good about the experience that completely threw her self-esteem and caused her to hide under hats and wigs.”

“On Saturday night in London, the same person stood before the world as she was crowned an Olympic world champion. At age 23, bald and bold, Rowsell had helped make history by being part of the first female team pursuit outfit to race at a Games - and in world record time to boot. She could not have been more proud of her sporting achievement. But she was equally proud to have realised it exactly the way she is.”

“I've realised now that I've got maybe a responsibility, And it's always going to be a part of me, so I may as well embrace it and hopefully inspire other girls”

I am trying to contact Joanna, so please share your well wishes. I hope she has the opportunity to see the support that she has among alopecians all over the world!

You can read the full Brisbane Times article here.

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AW: Joanna Rowsell light flame at London Youth Games 2013

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Comment by Paul on August 5, 2012 at 12:17pm

This is great! Congrats to Joanna!

Comment by linda carraway on August 5, 2012 at 8:05am

WOO HOO YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR HAIR LOSS . YOU ARE A CHAMPION ! I"M SO HAPPY FOR YOU !

Comment by Jules1984 on August 5, 2012 at 7:32am

Congratulations Joanna! I huge inspiration to all the young girls and boys with alopecia!!

Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on August 5, 2012 at 6:52am

Congrats Joanna !!! I watched the race and it was fantastic, WR win !!!! Inspiring to see you step out onto the podium, in front of the world, being yourself. Congrats again

Comment by moonflower on August 5, 2012 at 6:27am
Congratulationas Joanna!!! Very proud of you!!

Cheryl, have you tried to contacting the media? Good luck!
Comment by Mary on August 5, 2012 at 2:01am

Here's a nice article that appeared before the Gold medal win. It gives some more of Joanna's story. Joanna - we are SO proud of you and thankful for the public awareness you're raising! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2103715/Cycling-champion-...

Comment by Linda on August 5, 2012 at 1:22am

Congratulations Joanna, we are "Joanna Proud" here at Alopeciaworld.com! Much Love!

Comment by Petra on August 5, 2012 at 12:45am

Congratulations Joanna, you are an inspiration to all!

Comment by Pamela Rosse on August 5, 2012 at 12:29am
Congratulations Joanna, well done, well done. You are indeed an inspiration to all but especially to alopecians of all ages. You are a beautiful & confident young woman with a bright future ahead of her. You make me very proud to spell my name alopecian woman.
Comment by Carolyn Ferrie on August 4, 2012 at 10:29pm

Congratulations Joanna,the glow in your face says it all ,you look sooooo happy, great to see , you are an inspiration to all alopecians.YOU LOOK GREAT!!!

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