A YOUNG girl who underwent surgery to pin back her unusually large ears said she has regained her confidence since the operation, so much so that she is now signed to a local modelling school.
In 2009 the Daily Dispatch reported that eight-year-old Cheri-lee Weyer was to undergo an operation costing thousands of rands to surgically correct the position of her ears. The operation was paid for by an anonymous donor who contacted her school and made the offer after seeing her in a school play.
Now 12, Cheri-lee said that first day back at school after the operation was “nerve-wracking”, but she was thrilled to go back.
“I was a lot happier than before and I received so many compliments from the teachers and fellow pupils. My friends were telling me how beautiful I looked, and I also felt beautiful,” said Cheri-lee.
She said the operation changed her outlook on life and she now felt brave enough to venture into new activities, such as modelling.
“I was always shy and afraid to try anything new because I was worried that I would be judged or teased, but after the operation I had the confidence to try new things. I even have more friends than I did before and I feel more and more people have grown to accept me now, thanks to the operation,” she said.
Speaking to the Dispatch, the tall tennis player said her modelling was a result of that new-found courage.
“I decided this year that I would join a modelling agency, so I signed to Studio Bay as a photographic model.
“I had my first photoshoot earlier this month, and I am hoping that I can make a career out of it,” she said.
Cheri-lee said she wanted to thank her “guardian angel” for making a difference in her life. Cheri-lee has tried to find out the identity of the donor to thank them in person, but so far they have preferred to remain anonymous.
“I just want to thank them for everything they have done for me and I want to let them know that what they have done for me has made an incredible difference in my life,” said Cheri-lee.
Her father, Graham Weyer, said he has seen the difference in his daughter’s attitude on life since the operation.
“I remember how she was a shy girl – from all the teasing I suppose. But I see how she has overcome all of that and is now more full of life and more sociable.
“She has really blossomed and that has been wonderful to see,” said Weyer.
He said: “It is heart-warming to know there are still people out there who do things for others without expecting any return. God bless them for what they have done.”— ziphon@dispatch.co.za
Shy girl no more after donor pays for ear op
In 2009 the Daily Dispatch reported that eight-year-old Cheri-lee Weyer was to undergo an operation costing thousands of rands to surgically correct the position of her ears. The operation was paid for by an anonymous donor who contacted her school and made the offer after seeing her in a school play.
Now 12, Cheri-lee said that first day back at school after the operation was “nerve-wracking”, but she was thrilled to go back.
“I was a lot happier than before and I received so many compliments from the teachers and fellow pupils. My friends were telling me how beautiful I looked, and I also felt beautiful,” said Cheri-lee.
She said the operation changed her outlook on life and she now felt brave enough to venture into new activities, such as modelling.
“I was always shy and afraid to try anything new because I was worried that I would be judged or teased, but after the operation I had the confidence to try new things. I even have more friends than I did before and I feel more and more people have grown to accept me now, thanks to the operation,” she said.
Speaking to the Dispatch, the tall tennis player said her modelling was a result of that new-found courage.
“I decided this year that I would join a modelling agency, so I signed to Studio Bay as a photographic model.
“I had my first photoshoot earlier this month, and I am hoping that I can make a career out of it,” she said.
Cheri-lee said she wanted to thank her “guardian angel” for making a difference in her life. Cheri-lee has tried to find out the identity of the donor to thank them in person, but so far they have preferred to remain anonymous.
“I just want to thank them for everything they have done for me and I want to let them know that what they have done for me has made an incredible difference in my life,” said Cheri-lee.
Her father, Graham Weyer, said he has seen the difference in his daughter’s attitude on life since the operation.
“I remember how she was a shy girl – from all the teasing I suppose. But I see how she has overcome all of that and is now more full of life and more sociable.
“She has really blossomed and that has been wonderful to see,” said Weyer.
He said: “It is heart-warming to know there are still people out there who do things for others without expecting any return. God bless them for what they have done.”— ziphon@dispatch.co.za
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