Kristen DeAndrade is championing inclusion
Kristen DeAndrade is the walking and dancing proof that perseverance can break barriers and rewrite stories , especially when it comes to dwarfism and disability . Born with achondroplasia , the most common form of dwarfism , Kristen ’ s life is her canvas , and she ’ s painting a whole new picture of what it means to live with differences .
As the author of Little Legs , Big Heart : One Girl ’ s Journey of Acceptance , Perseverance , and Growth , she invites readers on a heartfelt adventure through the universal battles we all face — fear , insecurity , and embracing the parts of ourselves we usually hide . Then , in 2024 , Kristen did some-thing huge . She founded The Little Legs Big Heart Foundation , a nonprofit that ’ s all about creating a space of inclusion , community , and support for those with skeletal dysplasia .
Through efforts like the Little Legs Lifeline Fund — offering financial aid for medical treatments — she ’ s crafting real solutions for those navigating life with skeletal dysplasia , all while spreading love and light .
Now calling West Palm Beach , FL , home , Kristen thrives on creativity — whether she ' s twirling on the dance floor , whipping up magic in the kitchen , or basking by the sea . She ’ s also deeply involved in her local community , working closely with The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute and The Quantum House , where she ’ s a pillar of support for families facing medical challenges . Kristen ’ s inspiring presence has also graced the TEDx stage and appeared in a kaleidoscope of media outlets like The Learning Channel , NY Post , Refinery29 , Women ’ s Health , The Female Lead and more . Kristen ’ s mission is simple but powerful : to
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