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at the 'Arts For Life' charity auction at the Saatchi Gallery on June 24, 2013 in London, England

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premiere of 'Belle Du Seigneur' during the Champs-Elysees Film Festival on June 14, 2013 in Paris, France

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Natalia Vodianova Sends a Message of Support to Special Olympics Athletes Competing in 2013 France National Games

June 28, 2013

Transforming Lives Russian model, actress and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova recently met with three Special Olympics athletes in Paris to wish them success as they prepare to compete in the 2013 Special Olympics France National Games taking place in Gravelines, Northern France this weekend from June 27 to 30.

The athletes, Emma, Stanislas and Maëlle, will join the 1200 athletes with intellectual disabilities, gathering in Gravelines to compete in football, bocce, basketball, judo, water sports, swimming and motor activities over the next three days.

Special Olympics is the largest sports organisation in the world providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and athletes with intellectual disabilities.

“Special Olympics athletes are an inspiration to me” says Natalia Vodianova. “I love to spend time with them and share in their warm and joyful spirit. I told the athletes that by giving their very best this weekend they will make their families and communities very proud.

“I want to wish the best of luck to every athlete taking part in the 2013 Special Olympics France National Games this weekend and encourage more people to get involved. Special Olympics is a wonderful organisation because it empowers people with intellectual disabilities through sports while promoting a more accepting and respectful world for all of us” added Natalia.

Passionate about the welfare of children, Natalia Vodianova created the Naked Heart Foundation in 2004, which to date has built 100 playgrounds for children in disadvantaged regions of Russia and develops a network of family support centers for families raising children with intellectual disabilities.

The Special Olympics France National Games are the highlight event of the Special Olympics calendar in France which offers year-round training and sports competition for people with intellectual disabilities in 37 districts and 100 special schools around the country. More than 200 volunteers have been mobilsed to support the Gravelines Games.

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At Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 2013/14 show in Paris, July 1, 2013

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Christian Dior show, Paris Fashion Week, July 1 '13

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it was such a great show! however, as a model, one of those you really happy to be watching rather than doing. the girls have to be there at 5am (!) in order to get ready to shoot stunning images that served as a multimedia backdrop to the show, shot by Paolo Roversi, Patrick Demarchelier, Terry Richardson and Willy Vanderperre the images moved and brought emotions communicating with lucky invited. once more Raf has delivered. it was very special to be there S)
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At Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 2013/14 show in Paris, July 1, 2013

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