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 Cindie on August 8, 2012 at 2:50pm

I was infuriated about the criticisms of her hair...especially by black women, who, by the way, can be the cruelest and cattiest to each ther in matters of hair. I am a black female alopecian and have "been there" with my "sistahs."

Comment by Cindie on August 8, 2012 at 2:52pm

Joanna is the greaest!

Comment by moonflower on August 10, 2012 at 7:08am
I agree with you Cindie. Truer words have not been spoken. I was out with my son and my best friend yesterday. I noticed that sometimes sisters are so quick to criticize and judge one another with their indirect comments and insults. Statements such "Umph I could never, EVER do that to myself, I love to feel hair on my back". Now truth be told, she was wearing a shabby weave and I was so compelled to ask what she was hiding under all that mess, but refrained.

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