IN SHORT

Mui Thomas was born with a rare skin condition called Harlequin ichthyosis. Nobody expected her to live long, and most people all but gave up on her. When her adoptive parents came into the picture, they did everything they could to help give her a life worth living. And today Mui is determined to make the most out of each and every day, chasing her aspirations as a rugby referee and working with other people who have special needs. “Being involved in special needs inspires me to give back because there are so many who can’t do what I’ve been able to do. I want to help people in any way I can.”