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Huge congratulations to our very own Sandie Roberts on winning a national award with PourMoi. <\/p>

We teamed up with influencer Sandie on our Chronic Collection<\/a> - designed to empower people with chronic conditions, mental health issues and disabilities - and now our inspiring collaborator has won a national award.<\/p>

Sandie powered ahead of 25 influencers to be unanimously voted as overall champion an Ambassador Scheme for PourMoi, the international clothing company specialising in lingerie designed for every body.<\/p>

Sandie, a 50-year old disabled woman, applied to be part of the scheme in February this year, along with thousands of other hopefuls and was chosen as one of the 25 Ambassadors. The competition for overall champion was judged by both the other Ambassadors and employees of PourMoi.<\/p>

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Sandie with CEO and Founder of PourMoi, Michael Thomson.<\/em><\/p>

Sandie\u2019s life was turned upside-down when she suddenly became disabled in 2019 after collapsing at work. A suspected stroke led to tests and finally a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder - a problem with the functioning of the nervous system - and Sandie now uses a wheelchair full-time. Over the last couple of years she has found joy through acceptance and now promotes body confidence and empowers people with disabilities.<\/p>

Sandie says \u201cWinning first place means more than just a prize. I feel seen, validated and loved. And not just for me. For every other person who\u2019s ever felt less than enough. It\u2019s never too late to start again. It\u2019s never too late to dream. And it\u2019s never too late to walk a new path. It\u2019s ok to be scared. Do it anyway. That\u2019s really living.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

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She adds: \u201cI lost myself when I became disabled. I lost my spark. And when I tried to find it again there was no one who represented me in the media. No one I could look at for validation, for reassurance that what I wanted to feel was ok. And it is ok.<\/em><\/p>

Because as we get older or if our bodies change or stop working as they used to we don\u2019t necessarily stop wanting to feel attractive. I mean we might and that\u2019s fine. But there might be times when we want to feel sexy, vibrant and full of sass! Where were those images to represent me? In my midlife, disabled, but still raring-to-go body? There weren\u2019t any. And if I couldn\u2019t find any then I was sure there were others searching. I was determined to step up as a figurehead and Pour Moi supported my mission.<\/em><\/p>

As a brand they back my belief that all bodies should be celebrated. Including mine. Including yours. No matter it\u2019s size, age or ability, celebrate your body!\u201d<\/em><\/p>

You can follow Sandie on her journey via her Instagram account: @search_for_silver_linings<\/a> or visit her website at searchforsilverlinings.co.uk<\/a><\/p>","urlTitle":"tabby-firefly-collaborator-sandie-wins-national-award","url":"\/blog\/tabby-firefly-collaborator-sandie-wins-national-award\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/tabby-firefly-collaborator-sandie-wins-national-award\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/tabbyfirefly.com\/blog\/tabby-firefly-collaborator-sandie-wins-national-award\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1634025230,"updatedAt":1634119320,"publishedAt":1634119320,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":127693,"name":"TABBY FIREFLY"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ymoiyihk9dafapcaexgvcyi0p7cx6zg7vk6zy8t9ncuxbbuv.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ymoiyihk9dafapcaexgvcyi0p7cx6zg7vk6zy8t9ncuxbbuv.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ymoiyihk9dafapcaexgvcyi0p7cx6zg7vk6zy8t9ncuxbbuv.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":37905,"title":"How to build a capsule wardrobe","url":"\/blog\/how-to-build-a-capsule-wardrobe\/","urlTitle":"how-to-build-a-capsule-wardrobe","division":127693,"description":"We're committed to helping you create outfits that reflect your unique style while sticking to your sustainability values. Here's how to get started.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/wesaxv7xminx5cfqt3hxz8nh9xfgvw6nx5umcwlfpvhka3db.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/wesaxv7xminx5cfqt3hxz8nh9xfgvw6nx5umcwlfpvhka3db.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":12979,"title":"Recycle Week 2022","url":"\/blog\/recycle-week\/","urlTitle":"recycle-week","division":127693,"description":"Every year for a week in September, Recycle Now holds Recycling Week. This year, in it's 19th year, the theme is going to be \"Let's Get Real about Recycling\".","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/t7qj7wqwf8t3t3ts8i4wcphvxhemsyfjuv6bnxnb6dcqj62b.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/t7qj7wqwf8t3t3ts8i4wcphvxhemsyfjuv6bnxnb6dcqj62b.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":11077,"title":"5 Alternative Staycation Destinations in the UK","url":"\/blog\/top-staycation-destinations-in-the-uk\/","urlTitle":"top-staycation-destinations-in-the-uk","division":127693,"description":"It may be trickier to travel abroad this year but we think we're pretty fortunate to live in the UK. It's definitely staycation season!","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/deuxar1qyvwg9cpau1mfxxprwalh3trp2qu57dyf8va1hqb3.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/deuxar1qyvwg9cpau1mfxxprwalh3trp2qu57dyf8va1hqb3.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}