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| Born | Jonathan Lancaster October 31, 1984 |
| Nationality | British |
| Notable work | Not All Heroes Wear Capes |
| Parent | 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
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
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
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
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.