Dreams come true: a girl with cerebral palsy has become a model

What girl has not dreamed at least once in her life thatto proudly walk on the catwalk in the bright light of spotlights? Isabella Neville, daughter of former English national team player Phil Neville, was no exception. But she was farther from the realization of this dream than anyone else. The fact is that she was still diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of one and a half. A 13-year-old girl idolized Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, but did not even dare to think that she would someday have the opportunity to become their colleague. And then a miracle happened - a large model agency Source Models became interested in Isabella. And offered her a contract. Nov 20 2016 at 6:03 am PSTMat Isabella, Julie Neville, says that the girl was overjoyed by receiving great news. I don’t think that Isabella believed for a moment that someone would be interested in her. And I am very sad to realize that Isabella has such thoughts, ”Julie told reporters. - I am very proud of her. What she has achieved is entirely her own merit. Isabella is incredibly courageous and resolute, she seeks to lead the same life as everyone else, "normal" people. Moreover, Isabella is opposed to having her photo subjected to any special treatment. She wants to be treated the same way as other people. Izabella was born 10 weeks ahead of time, and the doctors did not give any guarantees that the girl would survive. When she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Phil and Julie were just beside himself with grief. After all, they were told that their daughter would probably never be able to walk. But Isabella convincingly proved that doctors could be wrong. She learned to walk, she plays sports and dances no worse than other girls of her age. For this, she had to walk with the help of a walker for seven whole years, and she had tires on her legs. She could not move on her own otherwise.1/6Photo: www.sourcemodels.co.ukPhoto: www.sourcemodels.co.ukPhoto: www.sourcemodels.co.ukPhoto: www.sourcemodels.co.ukPhoto: www.sourcemodels.co.ukPhoto: www.sourcemodels.co.ukAfter one particularly difficult week, Julie decided to arrange a photo shoot for Isabella – just to lift her spirits. Isabella later said that it was an incredible, magical day. And the photographer said that the girl behaved absolutely naturally in front of the camera – better than some professional models. Julie and Phil looked at the pictures and decided to show them to modeling agencies. Moreover, they chose those that would respect Isabella’s interests, rather than try to take advantage of her situation. And they found one – everyone at Source Models really liked her photos.— When I saw Isabella’s pictures, I had no idea she had cerebral palsy. I just thought she looked great – her looks would be in demand, - said the agency's director David Gibbs. Meanwhile, her parents are doing their best to support their daughter. - We want all our little girl's dreams to come true. At the same time, we want to protect her and instill in her the idea that nothing is impossible for her. Isabella amazes us every day with her willpower and determination. And she is very proud of what she has achieved, - says Julie.