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Michela Anderson as "Thumbelina" on ABC's Once Upon a Time

Michela Anderson as "Thumbelina" on ABC's Once Upon a Time

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Started by Michela Anderson 14 years, 2 months ago
Many children and their families across the globe are affected by various forms of growth disorders, such as Russell-Silver Syndrome, growth hormone deficiency, dwarfism, and achondroplasia. I am one of those children, one of seven with Russell-Silver Syndrome born in Oklahoma. During the first few weeks of my life, the doctors had told my parents that I was going to be blind, deaf, mute, and basically a brain-dead vegetable. The amount of trauma my parents endured was enough to sue the doctors over, although we didn't end up actually suing them. I ended up at a healthy 4'11'', but many children aren't that lucky. With so many doctors not knowing the details of these disorders, the children aren't properly diagnosed or treated. Other times, the family can't afford the medicine or specialists needed. My goal is to spread the word of growth disorders and raise funds for the MAGIC foundation, by guest starring on ABC's drama, Once Upon a Time as Thumbelina, an essential fairytale character for all affected children to read about. I'm not sure if the writers are already writing a storyline for her, but if I could be put in the role, it would be the perfect vehicle to reach my goal. If we get enough signatures, perhaps the creative team will consider our idea. Please sign, because every child deserves the chance to grow. Thank you all!

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June 16, 2012

I have been hearing from so many families who know exactly what it feels like to constantly fight for doctors to listen to your story. Seeing these signatures grow gives me hope that we can finally put a spotlight on the real challenges children with growth disorders face every single day.

June 16, 2012

Seeing this momentum grow brings me back to those early days when I was fighting for my own diagnosis and wondering if anyone would listen. Knowing that so many of you believe in this vision for Thumbelina validates every struggle my family and I have faced.

Reached 100 supporters

June 16, 2012

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Deidre Jameson
11 years ago Featured

I would LOVE to see Michela as Thumbelina on the show! That would be a perfect addition - I've wondered why the character wasn't on the show already. Great idea. Fingers crossed, good luck love xo

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Rebecca
11 years ago Featured

I haven't got a height disorder, but I have mild autism - so it'd be nice to see the show do this idea. I am actually writing a story with Thumbelina as the protagonist for Once Upon A Time fanfiction. :)

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Rebecca
11 years ago Featured

I haven't got a height disorder, but I have mild autism - so it'd be nice to see the show do this idea. I am actually writing a story with Thumbelina as the protagonist for Once Upon A Time fanfiction. :)

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Sarah Williamson
14 years ago Featured

Yes!! Michela would be absolutely perfect for this role. I grew up loving Thumbelina and it would be so cool to see her on the show finally.

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Jason Abadi
14 years ago Featured

abc needs to get on this. representation matters a lot for these kids and she clearly has the passion for it.

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Emily Ingram
14 years ago Featured

Love this so much. Fingers crossed the writers see this because it makes total sense for the show! Good luck Michela!

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Daniel Van Ness
12 years ago

We want her in ABC's 'Once Upon a Time', please!

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