Jono Lancaster
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| Jono Lancaster | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jonathan Lancaster October 31, 1984 West Yorkshire, England |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Notable work | Not All Heroes Wear Capes |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Jean Lancaster (adoptive mother) |
Jonathan Lancaster[1] (born October 31, 1984),[2][3] better known as Jono Lancaster, is a British motivational speaker and author.
Early life[edit]
Lancaster was born on October 31, 1984 (ironically on Halloween) in West Yorkshire, England[4][5] with the rare genetic condition Treacher Collins syndrome leaving him with an underdeveloped jaw, no cheekbones, and what he refers to as "Bart Simpson ears".[6] His biological parents, horrified by his facial appearance, abandoned him 36 hours after his birth. Jean Lancaster fostered Jono for five years before adopting him on May 18, 1990[7] as she couldn't get in contact with Lancaster's biological parents.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Lancaster tried to reach out to his biological parents in his mid-20s, but they rejected him once again because they wanted nothing to do with him.[3]
It hurt, but I took pride in that I tried and with that support that I had around me and the mindset that I had, I went on in life full of love and grateful for the life that they gave me.
In 2015, Lancaster met Laura Richardson while working as a fitness instructor and they got together. After a long relationship, the couple parted ways.[8]
Myself and Laura shared 10 amazing years together and we decided to go our separate ways as we weren’t growing together as a couple. Nothing but mutual respect there and had nothing to do with appearance.
— Lancaster posted on Instagram
Career[edit]
Lancaster is the founder of "Love Me Love My Face Foundation", which raises awareness and gives support to people with Treacher Collins syndrome, and other craniofacial conditions.[9] In 2023, Lancaster released a book titled Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The Incredible Story of How One Young Man Found Happiness by Embracing His Differences.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Man rejected by birth parents as he was born with Treacher Collins syndrome is thankful to them for giving him life". Times Now. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Jono Lancaster (@jonolanc) (2023-10-31). "Fact! ❤️🤟💙Thank you for all the birthday love. #Loveyourself". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Beever, Susie (2023-08-08). "'My parents dumped me 36 hours after I was born and rejected me again in my 20s'". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ "Jono Lancaster: 'I hated my face but now I'm proud of it'". BBC. 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ↑ Shultz, Cara Lynn (2023-05-22). "Author with Treacher Collins Syndrome Abandoned as a Baby, Now 'Full of Self Love'". People. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hamm, Heidi (2023-06-02). "Parents Abandon Baby at Hospital After Being "Horrified" by His Face - Then One Woman Takes Him in as Her Own". Goalcast. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Woodland, Dan (2023-08-05). "Brave man who overcame genetic condition to build a successful life". MailOnline. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ Newsner (2022-05-31). "Horrified parents abandon newborn at hospital, then a woman steps forward and asks 'When can I take him?'". Newsner Stories EN. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ↑ Fiano-Chesser, Cassy (2021-05-07). "Rejected by his parents because of his face, Jono has found love and acceptance". Live Action. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ↑ Lancaster, Jono (2023-07-20). Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Penguin Random House UK. Retrieved 2024-01-31. Search this book on
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