Raul Rodriguez is Spains first model with Down syndrome
Everyone, say hello to Spain’s first –but certainly not last– model with Down syndrome. Raul Rodriguez, 32, has already starred in his first advertising campaign under…
Spain’s new role model is showing the world that he can do anything. (Photo from Silbon official website)
Everyone, say hello to Spain’s first –but certainly not last– model with Down syndrome.
Raul Rodriguez, 32, has already starred in his first advertising campaign under the Spanish fashion brand Silbon.
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According to the fashion company, this initiative is intended to highlight the fact that people like Raul Rodriguez can have a normal life and lead normal jobs. Their condition does not mean they have to miss out on certain things in life.
Rodriguez is a very versatile person, who despite his condition, has sought to enjoy life in many ways. Among them, sports, which has been fundamental in his life, reports El Comercio.
The goal of the campaign is to show that people like Raul Rodriguez can lead a normal life. (Photo from Silbon official website)
The handsome man has won several gold medals in competitive swimming. In addition to taking a course in new technologies in the Office of Health of the Junta.
The fashion firm has also promised that for every pair of mens underwear that is sold, one dollar will be donated to the ‘Down syndrome Cordoba’ association, the same city as the fashion label.
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Rodriguez has confessed that he enjoyed his time with the photo shoot and video of the campaign.
Check out Rodriguez’s on-point modeling struts in the video below via Silbon:
