"I'm really excited to be able to do this with pride and have a positive impact on the wider community of people with a visible difference, whatever that is."
"It's going to be really empowering to do it with a team of inspirational women, and show that it's okay to be different - make it part of you and be proud of your skin."
"It's massively changed my feelings about my skin, my outlook on life."
"Now as a mum, it's making me feel more confident, and show my children that it's okay to be different."
Helen Stroud, 38, has congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN), a condition causing large birthmarks. She and six women will run the London Landmarks Half Marathon in shorts and backless tops to promote self-acceptance. Stroud aims to empower others with visible differences, stating it’s important to embrace uniqueness. Growing up, she hid her birthmark due to confidence issues but found community support through the charity Caring Matters Now. This connection has transformed her outlook on life and boosted her confidence as a mother.
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