A teenager
whose leg grew to twice its normal size is inspiring body confidence
among people with disabilities by posing in a bikini.
Isa-Bella Leclair, 19, was born with a genetic condition called Parkes Weber Syndrome, which caused her right leg to swell.
The college student's leg grew to around 40lbs (18kg) - leaving her unable to play most sports or wear tight-fitting jeans.
However, Isa-Bella is now out to challenge modern beauty standards by showing her confidence in her body.
Last
month she won a title in a beauty pageant in her hometown of
Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada, which she hopes will raise further
awareness about her condition.
Isa-Bella
said: 'My condition doesn't define me and there's no way I would let it
stop me from wearing a cute swimsuit or a cute dress.
'For
me confidence is the most important part because when people see
someone confident in their body - even with a disability - they don't
have pity but instead admiration.'
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