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04-07-2008 13:37
Jessica Kellgren-Hayes
Age:19
From:Bristol
Height:5'9"
Occupation:Student
Disability:HNPP & ME
Jessica shares a 300-year old haunted house (alright, it's really a converted hotel) in the middle of a wood in Bristol with her mum, dad, younger brother and a Bichon Frisé named Walter.
Two years ago, Jess lost all sensation and movement in her arms and discovered that she has a hereditary disorder which makes you extremely susceptible to injuries. As a consequence, Jess wears splints on her wrists, but treats them as a fashion accessory.
While Jess's disabilities don't mean that she needs to use a wheelchair all the time (although she was once a full-time wheelchair user for five months), she likes having one because it means you have a guaranteed seat anywhere you go.
Jess goes to college locally to study towards an BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design, which involves fashion. But her true lifelong dreams are to be a princess or a Blue Peter presenter.
Readers' Comments
#1 by *HaN hAn* - 18-07-2008 12:04
No Comments for jess... I wonder why? Attention seeking bitch
#2 by Jules_08 - 19-07-2008 22:55
Jess - I think you are wonderful.. Well done for getting this far, I know how hard it must be for you.
Please ignore any nasty comments from very ignorant people. They have no idea!
Take care x
#3 by ally - 23-07-2008 10:22
Jessica should win!
As a fellow m.e sufferer she is a brilliant inspiration to us go Jessica!!!!!!!!!!!
#4 by Darena - 23-07-2008 11:12
Well done! You are the absolute double of someone I went to school with - Her name was Clancy Davies. Are you related? The resemblance is uncanny.
Good luck in the comp - you're doing ... READ MORE
#5 by ellena - 01-08-2008 12:26
As a fellow M.E sufferer, I am well-aware of the enormous ignorance that surrounds the disorder and also of the breadth of exhaustion it entails.
I was offered a modelling contract ... READ MORE
#6 by Cat - 12-08-2008 20:59
Yes I'm another ME sufferer who would like to thank Jess for bringing this condition to people's attention. Hopefully some people will now have a better understanding of this debilitat... READ MORE
#7 by Ms Jones - 10 months ago 22nd Dec 17:32
I think the way Jessica conducted herself through-out the contest, is a testament to her character and determination. I was thoroughly disgusted by some of the other contestants attitu... READ MORE