BRAVE Grace Akerman is walking on sunshine after signing to a modelling agency despite being born with her right leg 4ins shorter than her left.
The seven-year-old has congenital femoral deficiency and in the past has used shoe raises.
Jon RowleyLittle Grace Akerman is walking on sunshine after signing to a modelling agency[/caption]
Jon RowleyBrave Grace, 7, was born with her right leg 4ins shorter than her left[/caption]
But now a prosthetic blade custom-built by experts allows her to walk faster and keep up with her friends.
And she is working towards completing a quarter of a million steps to raise money for charity.
Mum Hayley Cremen, 34, of Bristol, said: “The new blade has given her so much more confidence.
“She’s thrilled.”
Grace has been signed to agency Zebedee, which represents those with a disability or visible difference.
Soft play manager Hayley added: “Modelling will offer some exciting opportunities for Grace.”
Jon RowleyThe prosthetic blade custom-built by experts allows her to walk faster and keep up with her friends[/caption]
Hayley CremenMum Hayley Cremen, 34, of Bristol, said: ‘The new blade has given her so much more confidence’[/caption] Read More