Draft:Jono Lancaster

Jonathan Lancaster (born October 31, 1984), better known as Jono Lancaster, is a British motivational speaker and author.

Early life
Lancaster was born on October 31, 1984 (ironically on Halloween) in West Yorkshire, England with the rare genetic condition Treacher Collins syndrome leaving him with an underdeveloped jaw, no cheekbones, and what he refers to as "Bart Simpson ears". His biological parents, horrified by his facial appearance, abandoned him 36 hours after his birth. Jean Lancaster fostered Jono for five years before adopting him on May 18, 1990 as she couldn't get in contact with Lancaster's biological parents.

Personal life
Lancaster tried to reach out to his biological parents in his mid-20s, but they rejected him once again because they wanted nothing to do with him.

"It hurt, but I took pride in that I tried and with that support that I had around me and the mindset that I had, I went on in life full of love and grateful for the life that they gave me."

In 2015, Lancaster met Laura Richardson while working as a fitness instructor and they got together. After a long relationship, the couple parted ways.

"Myself and Laura shared 10 amazing years together and we decided to go our separate ways as we weren’t growing together as a couple. Nothing but mutual respect there and had nothing to do with appearance."

- Lancaster posted on Instagram

Career
Lancaster is the founder of "Love Me Love My Face Foundation", which raises awareness and gives support to people with Treacher Collins syndrome, and other craniofacial conditions. In 2023, Lancaster released a book titled Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The Incredible Story of How One Young Man Found Happiness by Embracing His Differences.