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Iona McDougall

@iona.mcdougall

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Future Barrister
Disability in Sport • Visible and Invisible Disabilities
Footballer • Youngest TKD Black Belt
Founder @disability_bar & @nhs_voices

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👣💙 Celebrating World Clubfoot Day at the Chelsea FC Training Ground with @chelseafcfoundation, @globalclubfootinitiative and @stepscharityworldwide whose commitment to inclusivity and disability football continues to change lives on and off the pitch.

This is personal for me. I was born with bilateral clubfoot and received early treatment at @portsmouth_hospitals. I now receive care at @chelwestft. While I haven’t personally been treated through their dedicated Ponseti clinic, it continues to provide world-class care for countless children as part of a growing global movement for change. 🌍

From Chelsea FC Foundation to the Global Clubfoot Initiative and Steps Charity, thank you for proving that children with clubfoot are more than capable.

Being surrounded by so many children and families was incredibly moving and are moments I’ll never forget.

Little me would never have imagined meeting another child with clubfoot, let alone being at Chelsea FC Training Ground surrounded by so many talking about my own experiences. 💫

#WorldClubfootDay #ClubfootAwareness #PonsetiMethod #RunFree2030 #DisabilityFootball #ChelseaFoundation #ChelWest #GlobalHealth #InclusiveSport #ClubfootCommunity #FootballForAll #WCD2025 #ManyFeet1Movement taken in Chelsea FC, Cobham Training Centre by @iona.mcdougall

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“…they don’t understand yet, the way you didn’t when you were eight.”

Iona shares a message to her younger self after her Dad was diagnosed with cancer and sadly passed away when she was only eight.

Whether you’re going through cancer yourself or supporting someone who is, we are here, whatever the need, big or small.

For information, support or just someone to talk to, call 0808 808 00 00. by @iona.mcdougall

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Always special on and off the pitch @lj10 💙

One of many photos to come from last season to date with @chelseafcw @chelseafc @chelseafcfoundation.

Forever grateful for this club.

📸: @chelseafcfoundation

#chelseafc #chelseawfc #cfcfoundation #cobham #womensfootball by @iona.mcdougall

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When your health prevents you from doing the things you used to do and seeing and being surrounded by some of the people who have always built you up, it means more than words to still feel included - time and time again. This was yet another special surprise. Always and forever grateful for you all. ❤️ @burtini @leonalewis @colacarson #AStarryNight @venetianvegas @voltairelv by @iona.mcdougall

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What a day 💙

Always grateful for this club and every single person who never fail to lift me up — especially now during an extremely difficult time.

It was an absolute honour to sit alongside Katie Chapman @katiechapmanofficial, former Chelsea @chelseafcw and England @lionesses legend.

More from today to come soon. 💙 @chelseafcfoundation @chelseafc by @iona.mcdougall

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🎥 AFTER THE APPLAUSE | SPORTS CATEGORY

Sponsored by: @team_wales

Sport shapes identity — and these leaders are making sure inclusion sits at the heart of the game.

Meet the Sports Champions + Winners:

🥇 Disability Sport Wales
🥈 Cymru Unleashed (OTID Entertainment / Afrowales)
🥉 Urdd Gobaith Cymru

✨ Meritorious Award: Cymru Women’s Sport
⭐ Rising Star: Iona McDougall

🎬 Filming + editing credits:
@kobenaamissah @jeromewebster @angelika_jasnos

#MasteringDiversityAwards #SportsChampion #AfterTheApplause #InclusionInSport #RepresentationMatters #WalesSport by @iona.mcdougall

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I’m extremely grateful to have received the Rising Star Award for Disability in Sport - a moment I’ll remember forever. 💫

When @mollystephens__ called my name, I honestly looked around the room - I was in such disbelief. The evening, founded and brought to life by the amazing @berniedaviesglobal, was so inspirational from beginning to end.

It was amazing to see @mollfenton, and a huge congratulations to @battlewithendo_ox and @allthingsgabz on their Rising Star awards in their categories too. You all know how much I think of you - all extremely special and so inspiring. And congratulations to all of the other finalists and winners too, including @osama_otid who is doing such amazing work. ⭐️

Thank you so much to @berniedaviesglobal, the @masteringdiversity team, and all the performers and speakers. Thank you also to Bernie and the judges for believing in me, and as I always say, to everyone who has supported my journey. A night I will truly never forget. ✨

📸 @behindthelensmediauk

#MasteringDiversityAwards #RisingStar #DisabilityInSport by @iona.mcdougall

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Looking forward to the Mastering Diversity Awards @masteringdiversity tomorrow, 18th November at @seneddcymru! It’s both an honour and a privilege to be a finalist for the Sport Champion Award. I am grateful to everyone who has shaped, supported, and strengthened my journey in sport and inclusion, including, @emmahayes1, @alexisohanian, @chelseafcw, @chelseafc, @chelseafcfoundation, the FA, @globalclubfootinitiative, @stepscharityworldwide and @chelwestft @cwpluscharity. A massive thank you to @berniedaviesglobal and team for the incredible work and effort you have put into everything you do! ⭐️

#ChelseaFoundation #ChelseaFC #GlobalClubfootInitiative #ClubfootAwareness #BreakingBarriers #MyJourney #KeepKicking #DisabilityInSport #HiddenDisabilities #AdaptiveSports #ClubfootJourney #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #StepsWorldwideCharity by @iona.mcdougall

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Honoured and grateful to be a finalist for Sport Champion Award! 🏆

Today in particular, the day you were laid to rest, this one’s for you, Matt @mattbeard02 ❤️ Miss you. I will forever remember your advice and guidance and for being a coach who was genuinely supportive of inclusivity in sport @liverpoolfcw @chelseafcw @barclayswsl

Thank you so much to @berniedaviesglobal and @masteringdiversity for allowing me to be listed with so many powerful individuals and organisations.

#Disability #DisabilityinSport #Inclusion #InclusioninSport #Disabilities #Sport #MattBeard #LiverpoolFC #ChelseaFC #LiverpoolWFC #ChelseaWFC by @iona.mcdougall

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Forever grateful, @leonalewis - words can’t fully express what you’ve done for me.

I’ve always found handwritten cards incredibly special. I often read them back, keep them so safe and cherish every single one. 💖

@burtini @colacarson thank you for everything you do ❤️❤️ #leonalewis #leona #footprintsinthesand #lewis by @iona.mcdougall

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Over the years I’ve made so many memories with @leonalewis - photos, videos, messages and moments I’ll never forget. But this one really means a lot. When I’m going through a particularly difficult time right now, it hits differently.
It’s also a reminder that we all just need to be kind to each other. ❤️
Thank you for the continuous support and love @leonalewis @burtini @colacarson @maloy @dennisjauch 🩷 #leonalewis #bekind by @iona.mcdougall

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👣 Clubfoot never stopped me from dreaming big.

📅 World Clubfoot Day was this week, and I can’t wait to be back with @globalclubfootinitiative, @stepscharityworldwide and @chelseafcfoundation this weekend for their special celebration shining a light on the journey of everyone affected by clubfoot.

⚽️ I’m excited to share more of my journey soon - the challenges, the wins, and what football, Taekwondo 🥋 and sport 🏃‍♂️ have meant to me along the way.

Right now, I’m not able to play any sport based on various medical specialities advice, but that doesn’t stop me from raising awareness, helping others affected and celebrating what’s possible. 💙

#WorldClubfootDay #ChelseaFoundation #ChelseaFC #GlobalClubfootInitiative #ClubfootAwareness #BreakingBarriers #MyJourney #KeepKicking #DisabilityInSport #AdaptiveSports #ClubfootJourney #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #StepsWorldwide taken in Chelsea FC, Cobham Training Centre by @iona.mcdougall

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