#body acceptance
I AM FAT! (Veda 22) (by meghantonjes)
Love. Her.
Today I read this article on the strongest woman in America. I read about how she hasn’t really had any sponsors and about how she struggles to pay her bills. There’s a fundraiser on indiegogo for her, and I’m praying she gets some much needed cash for that.
I, being the presumptuous asshat I am, took it upon myself to message a few of my favorite plus size retailers and attempt to make the first steps toward getting some interest going for her. This is the message I sent:
Hello! I’m sending this message in this format because I’m not sure on how else I should do it. I recently came across an article about Sarah Robles, the USA’s best chance at Olympic gold this year. Unfortunately, she’s not seeing any sponsorship at all because of her body type and lack of notoriety. Ms. Robles is 5’10, and a size 20/22. She’s not the ideal body type, nor is she the common image of fitness. I’m emailing all of my favorite names in plus size clothing and trying to get some interest going for her. She struggles to pay rent and buy food because of her lack of sponsorship. You can check out the article I read at this link: http://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/the-strongest-woman-in-america-lives-in-poverty and you can also check out her Olympic profile here: http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/RO/Sarah-Robles.aspx#profile — She seems like a perfectly wonderful role model (especially for plus size women), and a total sweetheart. Why not help boost her image and gain support as the summer games approach? I hope to hear back from you soon! Amara
Obviously, one message from one girl isn’t going to be enough. I’m asking everyone who sees this to message Forever 21, Asos, Lane Bryant, Torrid, Domino Dollhouse, or anywhere you can think of to get some interest in her going. Please, please, let’s make a name for her. She needs it, and we could really use a good role model out there for the big girls everywhere.
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Dear lovely followers,
As a reminder, my ask box and submit box are open. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to submit pics of your rockin’ bods or share your body acceptance adventure, please do!
Love,
Betty
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