Beauty Beyond the Mirror

<p><strong>About the Author Andrea Grant</strong></p><p>Andrea Grant is a burn survivor and advocate for fellow survivors. She was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida.</p><p> In August 2001 when she was 9 Andrea and her 11 year old brother Kendell were caught in a tragic gas explosion in their family home. </p><p> At Shands Hospital in Gainesville Florida Andrea died. Doctors worked frantically to save her life. She survived! Hours later she and her brother were air-lifted to Shriners Hospital in Galveston Texas. While there she endured months of pain numerous surgeries and extensive physical therapy. </p><p> Ultimately they BOTH survived! </p><ul><li>With the help of God and her strong mother Andrea has blossomed into a beautiful young lady with confidence that you would not believe! </li><li>In 2012 at 20 years old Andrea put together a Christmas giveaway under the name 12 Families One Movement. She reached out to the local community and helped 12 less fortunate families by providing clothes shoes toys-and most of all-love during the holidays. </li><li>In January 2014 Andrea started her foundation Beyond Scars with the goal of encouraging kids who are also burn survivors. Beyond Scars focuses on self-esteem confidence and perseverance. Over the years Beyond Scars has held many events and monthly support groups for local survivors. </li><li>In addition to her role as a mentor Andrea is a motivational speaker who focuses on confidence and self-esteem. She reminds audiences Look in the mirror. Find that one thing you love about yourself and build confidence around it. She has since used that phrase to encourage many. </li><li>Andrea also started an apparel line that highlights inspirational tees for burn survivors and others. The profits are put directly back into her organization. </li></ul><p><strong>Andrea wants every burn survivor around the world to know that there is life beyond scars...</strong></p><p>Andrea has overcome many adversities in the 15 years since her tragic accident. She is no longer a burn victim. She is a burn SURVIVOR! By sharing her story she is making survival attainable for others so that they too can live beyond scars...</p>