Jono was abandoned at the hospital just 36 hours after being born because of his facial differences. Years later, his biological parents refused to meet him, but today he dedicates his life to helping children who look different feel loved and accepted! 
The heartbreaking story began in 1984, when Jono Lancaster was born in West Yorkshire, England, with a rare genetic condition called Treacher Collins syndrome.
The condition affects the development of facial bones and tissues, giving people distinctive facial features.
But shortly after his birth, Jono’s biological parents decided they couldn’t care for him, leaving him at the hospital when he was just 36 hours old.
Thankfully, someone very special entered his life!
A woman named Jean became his foster mother, welcoming him into her home and giving him the love and affection every child deserves.
She eventually adopted him when he was five years old!
But as Jono grew older, he struggled with questions about why his biological parents had given him up.
In his twenties, he decided to contact them, hoping they might finally want to meet him.
Sadly, their response was heartbreaking.
They told him they didn’t want any contact and asked him not to approach them again.
But rather than allowing those painful experiences to define his future, Jono decided to turn his story into something positive!
He began travelling, visiting schools and meeting children with facial differences, helping them develop confidence and feel proud of who they are.
He also established the Love Me Love My Face Foundation, supporting families and young people living with similar conditions.
Today, Jono’s story has inspired people around the world, showing children that their appearance doesn’t determine their worth.
And perhaps the most beautiful part is that the little boy who once struggled to understand why he wasn’t accepted has grown into a man helping others feel accepted every single day.
Sometimes, the people who have experienced the deepest rejection become the ones who show the greatest kindness