Stanganelli Jr. is an unusual Brazilian. Not just because he knits. It’s because of what he knits. There are dolls here, but they aren’t simple ones – “vitiligo dolls”.
This is exactly the disease that the 64-year-old Brazilian suffers from. With all the social and psychological aspects of vitiligo, Joao decided to help others.White patches appear on the body as a result of the skin pigmentation disorder vitiligo. When such spots cover the face or other visible parts of the body, they can cause insecurities.
Even though our hero faced the disease 30 years ago, he still experienced discomfort. How can we help children with vitiligo socialize and adjust to themselves?
As the Brazilian’s free time increased, he and his wife began knitting. He struggled at first, but now he can’t stop! In memory of Joao’s grandfather, Joao’s granddaughter received the first doll. Then an idea came to me.
The man knits “inclusive dolls,” which even include wheelchair toys, in order to make disabled children feel normal and valued, regardless of their diagnosis.It’s wonderful, too!
