Support Heather Kuzmich, The Real Top Model
- by: Team Heather
- recipient: Heather Kuzmich CC: Tyra Banks and the America's Next Top Model Team
Even though she won't be "America's Next Top Model," our hearts are with Heather Kuzmich. Heather has Asperger's Syndrome, a disease that affects communication skills, social interaction and is a form of autism. We think Heather deserved to win. She was the viewers' favorite and an amazing model.
For the 11 weeks she was on the show, Heather was brave enough to cope with her disability, her roommates' jokes and lack of understating and support from the show's staff. By allowing millions of people into her life, she has helped raised much needed awareness and understanding about Asperger's syndrome.
Sign this petition to let Heather know that even though she was eliminated from "America's Next Top Model," she is still a winner and our favorite!
Read the New York Times article on Heather:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/04/health/04well.html?ref=science
Dear Heather:
We were inspired by your presence in "America's Next Top Model." Your bravery and courage have raised much needed awareness about Asperger's syndrome. Thank you for allowing millions of TV viewers into your life and your struggle.
You should have been America's Next Top Model, and even though you didn%u2019t win you are certainly our favorite model. We hope that in the future, TV producers find better ways to support people with disabilities and people like you get the opportunities they deserve.
Good luck in your future endeavors and keep up the good work. We support you.
