This Model Refused To Have Her Birthmark Removed And We’re All Inspired

She Couldn’t Get An Agent, So She Did It All Herself

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Born missing part of her right arm, Shaholly Ayers was bullied and told that her life would be limited. But she didn’t take those words to heart. Ayers wanted to become a fashion model. So she built her portfolio by herself and became her own advocate. She has since walked in New York Fashion Week six times.