LEAH STOLTZ FOUNDER & PRESIDENT Of CURVY GIRLS SCOLIOSIS SUPPORT GROUPS When first diagnosed, Leah recalls feeling very alone – she did not know anyone else who wore a brace or even had scoliosis. She ultimately met three other female patients and invited them for discussion about bracing and how to fashionably style them. …
2017 Stories
Jamilia Ferdinand Recent University Graduate A very logical person is what Jamilia considers herself. However, when she was first diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of twelve, she felt confused and convinced herself she misinterpreted the entire diagnosis. As Jamilia’s curve grew over 110 degrees, she felt her self-esteem grow lower and lower. She …
Aya Woods Art Director | Mother Aya walked in to her home after school one day to a letter she had received explaining that she had scoliosis and needed to see a specialist. The letter was a direct result of what her physical education teacher had found during a school screening. Upon reading the …
Noslin Caballero Elementary School Student Noslin was diagnosed when he was six years old. He received spinal surgery at the age of seven, but does not remember too much of that time. He does however recall the difficulty and challenges during recovery. ”We are not extraterrestrials.” Noslin hopes his story encourages others to pursue …
Nancy Osgood Retired School Teacher Social Worker Nancy was not aware of her scoliosis condition until eight years ago – a year before undergoing spinal surgery. From childhood through adulthood she was only aware there was a physical problem, but per societal norms, it was not discussed with her at the time by her …
Martha Hunt Model Victoria’s Secret Angel Scoliosis Activist Marth Hunt was diagnosed with Scoliosis at age 14. At the time, she felt like her body was betraying her, and lonely because she didn’t know anyone else going through it. ”Scoliosis didn’t stop me from succeeding in life and in my career, and I would like …
Paige Fraser Dancer Model Instructor Paige went in for her annual checkup and her doctor noticed she had a slight curvature of her spine when she bent over to touch her toes. She was a freshman in high school at the time. She immediately sought out an orthopaedic surgeon for further analysis and x-rays. …
Lindsay Ellingson Model Victoria’s Secret Angel Co-founder Of Wander Beauty Lindsay Ellingson was diagnosed with Scoliosis at age 11. After her gymnastics coach noticed her uneven lower back muscles in class one day, X-rays revealed a thoracic curve from T5 – T11 measuring 25 degrees and a thoracolumbar curve from T12 to L4 measuring …
