Paige Fraser
- Dancer
- Model
- Instructor
“Organizations like Back to Healing are so important because they allow a safe space for people like myself to share their experiences with Scoliosis. This is a hidden condition that many people deal with and suffer from, but I refused to let it hold me back. Every day I want to show that you can live a healthy life with a curved spine. Scoliosis does not define me. As a young girl I dreamt of being a professional dancer and I am doing just that. I am thankful for the art of dance because it allowed me to gain an understanding of my body and posture. Dance is healing. I hope my perseverance inspires the world. #BentButNotBroken #IAmStraightForward”
Svetlana Khaustova
- Merck - IT Business Operations Specialist
“Let’s face the truth: it took me 6 years (not talking about the other 20 years from the day I was actually born) to fight and win over #scoliosis. This year for the first time the #fashion industry stepped in to voice those affected by this condition. Thanks to Back to Healing and its angels Martha Hunt and Lindsey. Ellingson, I can finally overcome my insecurities. Because “I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without such a challenge early in my life”. #scoliosisawareness #scoliosissurgery #titaniumstrong #IAmStraightForward”
Sara Saltzman
- Special Education Teacher
Collen Hunt
- Senior Scientist
“I am 40 years old and was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12. I have always been so embarrassed by my deformed body. Especially that classic “hump” formed over my left hip and what I would describe as extra skin folded somewhere around my left shoulder. It’s hard being different. I have been following BTH for some time now on Instagram. Your gallery images bring tears to my eyes. Here you not only display the true reality of scoliosis, you present it as art, as something beautiful. By featuring the visual impacts of scoliosis, you provide an insight to our lives, as well as our bodies. Because of these images, for the first time in my life I am accepting of my body. Thank you for that.”
MaryLisa
- Michael Kors - VP of Sales
“I am so honored to wear the #IAmStraightForward bracelet to support such an important organization and cause. Twenty years ago at the age of fourteen, after being braced for a year, I underwent surgery to correct my curve of 52 degrees. Although sometimes insecure about my scar, I love the story it tells and the strength, perseverance, courage and determination it brought me at such a young age. It wasn’t an easy road pre/post operation. My inspiration and role model was my Aunt Regina who had just undergone a double mastectomy but has since passed from metastatic breast cancer. Her motto was to “wake up and choose joy”. To begin every day knowing you could push through any pain and to ultimately conquer your fears and achieve your dreams! She was by my side every step of the way. Her guidance and calming nature was priceless for both my parents and myself. She was the positive influence throughout my recovery and eventually into my career. Living with scoliosis, and my journey ever since my diagnosis, has molded me into who I am today and I wouldn’t change a thing! As I work in the fashion industry today, I love that you are raising proceeds through Fashion and Art and as a NYC resident, just wish I had found out about you sooner to attend the event! Thank you for supporting such an important issue. #ChooseJoy “
Hiba El Bouchtaoui
- University Student
“Thank you so much for giving me such an opportunity to have an amazing talk with a great surgeon. Allowing me to share my mind, ask questions that I’ve always had that no surgeon in my country in North Africa seems to have answers to was extremely helpful and therapeutic. You have no idea what this talk means to me. You are my favorite scoliosis organization hands down!! I hope to be in one of your ‘A Curved Reality’ Scoliosis Empowerment Exhibitions one day!!”
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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 .
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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 .
