Empowerment
A Curved Reality is the World’s First scoliosis photo-and-art exhibition—and the heartbeat of our empowerment work. For too long, the psychological impact of scoliosis was overlooked—and few spaces existed where ScoliWarriors felt seen, supported, or understood. A Curved Reality was created to change that.
Through this groundbreaking initiative, we guide ScoliWarriors from isolation to inspiration. By showcasing museum-quality portraits and honest storytelling, we turn unique spines into living, motivational art—spotlighting resilience, strength, and possibility. Families see futures, those newly diagnosed find their voice, and longtime warriors feel seen—building a culture of hope far beyond the gallery walls.
Join the movement. Witness the strength, share in the healing, and help show the world that beauty, power, and purpose are never limited by a curve.
Community
2018 Stories
Joe O’Brien Was A Junior In High School When He Was Diagnosed With Scoliosis; At The Time He Was 15 Years Old. Initially, He Felt Alone, Afraid, And As A Fraction Of Himself; Still, He Viewed His Entrance Into The Hospital As An Adventure.
2020 Stories
Dennis Is 7 Years Old And Was Born On June 5, 2013. He Is A Sierra Leonean, Born And Raised In Freetown.
2021 Stories
Health struggles have always been prevalent in Samantha’s life. She was diagnosed with Development Delay, Intellectual Delay, and Abnormality of the white matter of her brain at the age of two years old.
2023 Stories
Jamie has 3 children who have all been diagnosed with Scoliosis. Penelope (age 5) is the youngest child and was the first to be diagnosed, she was a month shy of turning 2 when the x-ray results came back. Vivienne (age 8) was diagnosed a few months after Penelope when she was 6 years old.
2024 Stories
Having just graduated as a first generation American, receiving the esteemed Jean Garrigue Award for Creative Writing, Melodie is looking forward to what lies ahead and is hopeful that finding a scoliosis community will provide some relief and understanding of not only her diagnosis but also what she experiences daily.
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Service
Early detection and treatment can prevent spinal conditions like scoliosis and kyphosis from progressing to life-threatening stages. But across parts of Africa and the Caribbean, limited awareness and access to care allow spinal curvatures to develop unchecked—often compromising the lungs, heart, and spinal cord.
Through our transformative Healing Minds and Spines program, we provide free surgical and mental health care to individuals with the most critical needs. Our Healing Minds and Spines program brings together a powerhouse team of surgeons, psychologists, and volunteers on week-long mission trips that deliver life-changing care to underserved communities.
But the impact doesn’t end there. Each trip invests in the future—training local surgeons and building sustainable infrastructure so care continues long after we return home.
Help us expand the reach of this work. Visit the Donate tab to support our next mission and help bring healing where it’s needed most.
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40% of individuals affected by scoliosis are more likely to have suicidal thoughts due to perceived self-image and appearance. Your generous donation to BTH contributes towards creating life-changing scoliosis empowerment initiatives.
