Rory McGuire

Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 - Owner of a facial birthmark - Equality Campaigner - Champion of @FaceEquality - Ambassador of @OneYoumanity - #DiversityAndInclusion

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

This is a poem that I wrote in 2018 called “Imagine” at a time when I was reflecting on the prejudice that I had to endure growing up as a result of looking “different”&when I was also thinking about the different types of prejudices that exist in the world

*Please read thread*

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

An article about the short film documentary that @antonphatianov and @ONEYOUMANITY are making 🎉

https://t.co/NgmH5kBk5X

[Changing Faces @FaceEquality]

We can't get enough of this fantastic poem that our ambassador @VMRory1993 wrote about living life with a visible difference.

To those of you feeling the "why's" at the moment, we're here. Reach out for support on 0300 012 0275 or through our web form: https://t.co/k6JESglvNl

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

@FaceEquality @BirthmarkSG @i_weigh @FaceEqualityInt @IammeScotland @avm

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

A poem called “Why?” that I wrote quite a few years ago when I was in a bad place mentally & I was questioning why I have to face prejudice for having a venous malformation birthmark on my face but also why so many different people have to face prejudice for different reasons

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

I’m in a much better place now thankfully,& @antonphatianov recently recorded me reciting the poem as part of an upcoming documentary he is making about me living with a facial birthmark

@ONEYOUMANITY

#Prejudice
#FacialBirthmark
#MentalHealth
#ChangingFaces
#VenousMalformation

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

This #FaceEqualityWeek we want people to understand the impact staring can have on those with a visible difference. Share this new film by @FaceEquality featuring @AthollMills to raise awareness and together we can #StopTheStare before it happens 🦋

[Gillian Owen @gillieowen]

I highly recommend watching the full interview with @Adam_Pearson who I'm lucky enough to work with as he's an awesome ambassador for @FaceEquality. 'It's ok to not be ok'

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

Great to have been part of the launch of @ONEYOUMANITY ‘s new “Inner Journey” initiative in conjunction with Docklands Light Railway.

Click the YouTube link to find out more: https://t.co/QHvNXSU6mV

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

Don’t let anyone make you feel that you “can’t” or “won’t” achieve something because of how you look or any other reason – go and show them that you can do it 😀💪🏼

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

5 years ago today I underwent a major ‘de-bulking’ operation to remove a large part of a “venous malformation” birthmark from my face.

Today is an emotional day for me as I reflect on how much my life has changed in the past 5 years since this operation

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

This video shows some of the things I’ve done over the past few years to spread the message that you should never judge a book by its cover - such as telling my story on television, modelling, acting, public speaking & more.

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

The charity @FaceEquality has recently expanded their services for children and young people across the UK.

To find out more about how their services could benefit your child or family, contact their Support and Information Line here:
https://t.co/XwsWSRbhyB

[Rory McGuire @Rory1993Vm]

Today the charity @FaceEquality has launched their ‘A World Of Difference’ classroom and assembly resources to help all children learn to challenge stereotypes and celebrate difference.
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The resources are available on the Changing Faces website 🦋