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Thank you Morgan Spencer for your interest in fundraising for the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation! Once you complete the sign up form, you will immediately be ready to start fundraising. Good Luck and Happy Fundraising! >> I have been a scoliosis survivor for almost 10 years now. After having 5 surgeries, I’m still suffering from pain, just like so many others like me. That’s why we are coming together to raise money and awareness for scoliosis research so people can become educated and supportive of those who face similar battles as us. Please consider donating to this amazing cause.<<

Hello, my name is Lena Liu, I am a current graduate school student who lives in Oakland, California. I was first diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis at age 9. Although no treatment was required due to the mild condition, I occasionally struggled with lower neck tension and back pain throughout my teenage years into adulthood. I would like to help others, especially those with more severe forms of scoliosis requiring surgery, who also experience scoliosis so they can afford treatment. Thank you for your generous donation!

Hi I’m Aaliyah Wallace, and I was diagnosed with Scoliosis at the age of 9 years old. I wore a brace 22 hours a day for 7 years. My passion has been to help others who may need help financially to receive treatment. FCCLA has given me a platform to raise awareness as wells as use my voice and experience to get the information out there. After presenting last year I realized the impact my journey had and how lucky I was to have the financial support to treat my scoliosis. This made me wonder about patients that don’t have insurance or the financial needs to seek treatment. This lead me to my new project the Outreach. I am sharing my story and encouraging others to reach out and help those who can’t afford treatment. Having scoliosis does not define me and it doesn’t define others that have it. It has in fact motivated me to become a orthopedic surgeon when I get older so I can help find new technologies for scoliosis. >> To personalize your fundraising page, tell your supporters who you are and why you want to help support the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation <<

Hello! My name is Megan Kehoe and in fifth grade I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. Since then, I have received bracing treatments and a spinal fusion surgery. Now, as a senior in high school, I know it is my turn to give back as I have conducted research regarding the relationship between idiopathic scoliosis and self-esteem. Through this research it became aware to me how necessary it is to fund more inquiry regarding scoliosis as the field needs as many donations as it can obtain. Scoliosis is sometimes seen as so common it is overlooked regarding how much of an impact it can have on lives. I always felt like I was alone but the funds raised here will help to research ways to prevent, solve, and aid those with scoliosis.

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Please help in the research of scolosis I am an advocate for it, you can help a young child from suffering and help solve the mystery why it can strike so late >> To personalize your fundraising page, tell your supporters who you are and why you want to help support the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation <<

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Hi! My name is Sage Spear and I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 11. I had to wear a back brace throughout middle school, and I really struggled with it. Since then, I've come to the realization that my scoliosis doesn't define me. Today, I compete in pageants despite my scoliosis, and I aspire to raise awareness and increase funding for scoliosis research through my platform, "Every Stem has a Story".

Scoliosis can affect the body in unusual ways. From reproductive consequences to lung dysfunction, the widespread impact of scoliosis on your organs may surprise you.Before we look more closely at scoliosis symptoms, let’s quickly review some scoliosis basics.What is Scoliosis?When you were in elementary school, did you ever undergo a scoliosis screening? If you did, then the school nurse probably examined your posture, observing your back as you touched your toes.Little did you know then, but the school nurse was having you perform a classic screener for scoliosis: The Adam’s Forward Bend Test.Specifically, your nurse was looking for evidence of asymmetry in your bodily alignment. Did your hips align? Was one shoulder blade raised higher than the other? Did one side of your ribs protrude unnaturally?All of these indicators can signal the presence of scoliosis, an abnormal sideways curvature in the spine.To explain why this is so problematic, let’s first correct a commonly held misconception:Your spine isn’t perfectly straight.This may come as a surprise, especially if your elders always warned you to “Stand up straight!”In reality, your spine contains a series of gentle curves. When viewed from the side, the spine should contain a slight forward curve in the upper back and a subtle indentation in the lower spine. However, when seen from the back, the spine should appear perfectly straight.In individuals with scoliosis, an S-shaped curve appears where it should not—snaking from the left to the right side of the torso (or vice versa).Determining the Severity of Your ScoliosisExactly how much deviation from “perfect” do doctors consider abnormal?Anything more than 10 degrees from a “typical” position. Additionally, you may hear your doctor refer to this amount of deviation as the Cobb angle.For curves measuring more than 40 degrees, the spine may require surgery to realign.As the Cobb angle increases, the impact on non-skeletal organs also increases. For example, a patient with a 70-degree Cobb angle may experience cardiac symptoms, digestive interruption, and more.Without further delay, let’s examine how scoliosis can affect our bodies.1. It causes visible skeletal deformities.Remember the Adam’s Forward Bend Test? It has been the gold standard for early scoliosis detection since 1865.Why is it so effective?Because scoliosis is so visible to the naked eye.First and foremost, scoliosis affects the body by creating obvious asymmetries in the skeletal system. For example, common external signs of scoliosis include:Uneven eye tiltUneven slanting of the shoulders from left to rightA single shoulder blade protrudes more prominentlyRibs stick out on one side of the bodyTorso leans more in one directionUnbalanced hip alignmentInconsistency between leg lengthsClothing hangs askew on the body2. It interferes with signals from your nervous system.When your spine curves abnormally to one side, it compresses nerves along the inner curve and stretches them along the outer.As a result, your nerves struggle to conduct important signals regarding sensation to and from your extremities.Have you ever experienced an icy-hot or tingling sensation in your arms or legs? We can liken this pins-and-needles sensation to the radio static caused by interference from poor weather conditions. Just as lighting interrupts radio reception, so too can scoliosis disrupt signals from the body to the brain.The result? A form of radiating pain known as radiculopathy.Aside from tingling pain, radiculopathy can affect both fine and gross motor control. (Fine motor control involves using small muscles to complete intricate tasks like snapping Legos together. In contrast, gross motor control involves recruiting your large muscle groups to complete big-movement tasks like jogging.)In particularly severe cases, radiculopathy can also affect the nerves that control your bowels and bladder, resulting in incontinence.3. It results in painful muscular imbalances.Scoliosis can arise from a variety of causes—most of which are unknown (or idiopathic). Individuals with idiopathic scoliosis often over-compensate for their postural imbalances by using their muscles in unintended ways.In a vicious cycle, improper muscle use leads to even worse posture and, ultimately, chronic back pain.Unlike individuals with idiopathic scoliosis, patients with neuromuscular scoliosis have underlying disorders that affect the spine. These conditions—such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and spinal cord injuries—cause the muscles to pull against the spine or go completely slack. Over time, these muscular imbalances can result in scoliosis.4. It prevents CSF from recirculating to your brain.We all know that spinal issues, particularly those that affect the neck (or cervical spine), can cause headaches. Those pesky muscular imbalances that we discussed in the previous section? Specifically, these can result in tension headaches.However, scoliosis patients face an additional challenge. Scoliosis prevents the recirculation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to your brain. Reduced levels of CSF in the brain can intensify a simple tension headache into a full-blown migraine.5. It interrupts your digestive processes.Whenever your spine deviates from its normal position, it takes up prime real estate that would otherwise be reserved for your organs.Who typically loses out? Often, the primary players in your digestive system—the esophagus, stomach, and intestines—suffer the consequences.Here’s why.Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing and then swallowing. The muscular tube of your esophagus then conducts the ingested food from your mouth to your stomach. However, in individuals with severe scoliosis, the facial muscles that enable chewing can suffer dysfunction. Likewise, the abnormal curvature of the neck can constrict the esophagus, making it difficult to swallow.Let’s move further along your digestive tract.Next, your stomach and small intestines break down complex molecules (i.e., foods) into their constituent nutrients. Essential nutrients pass from the small intestine to the bloodstream via a process called absorption. Unnecessary byproducts travel onward to the large intestine, which directs their excretion.That is, when everything goes according to plan.Compression of the stomach and intestines due to scoliosis can result in the following digestive issues:Failure to adequately absorb essential nutrientsPainful build-up of stomach acid, resulting in acid reflux and nauseaFeeling full before your nutritional needs are metIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)ConstipationWeight loss6. It compromises the female reproductive system.This is the classic “which came first – the chicken or the egg” dilemma.We know that adolescent females with scoliosis are more likely to experience their first menstrual cycle later than their peers. Evidence also suggests that scoliosis is associated with irregular periods.However, some researchers now believe that low levels of certain female hormones—particularly progesterone—may actually cause scoliosis.This may explain why adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is ten times more common in girls than in boys.7. It reduces your cardiac output and respiratory capacity.Scoliosis can interfere with your ability to take full, deep breaths.This is especially true for individuals who have severe scoliosis curves measuring more than 80 degrees.Why?Because your ribs attach to your spine. When your spine rotates, it forces your ribs to contort in unusual ways.Externally, this manifests as what doctors refer to as a unilateral rib prominence (or a one-sided rib hump). Internally, the rib cage cannot expand fully enough to deliver an adequate oxygen supply to the lungs. As a result, an individual may feel chronically short of breath.Similarly, severe scoliosis can reduce your cardiac output. Just as the lungs require room to expand, the heart also requires space to beat. In the most severe cases, this can lead to premature heart failure. More often, this causes the heart to work harder than is strictly necessary and results in mitral valve prolapse.8. It can impair your mental health.Because scoliosis results in visible spinal deformities, it can negatively affect your body image, and accordingly, your mental health. In fact, studies reveal that individuals with scoliosis experience elevated levels of:AnxietyDepressionAnger and aggressionReduced self-esteemRisk-taking and rule-breakingNegative body image and body dysmorphiaEating disordersIncreased suicidality and self-harmA total body approach to addressing scoliosis, therefore, should promote self-love and self-care. Ask your doctor to connect you with resources for safeguarding your mental health.>> To personalize your fundraising page, tell your supporters who you are and why you want to help support the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation <<

Hi, I'm Shravan Pillai, a 16-year-old student currently in the 11th grade. Approximately a year ago, I was diagnosed with S-curved scoliosis. Thankfully, my spinal curvature is of a moderate degree, and since I've completed my growth, the likelihood of further deterioration is minimal. Nevertheless, I must undergo yearly X-rays to monitor its progression.Recently, my 11-year-old sister was also diagnosed with scoliosis and requires a brace to halt the advancement of her curve. Children like her often wear these braces for a significant portion of the day, spanning several years. These are hard plastic braces covering the entire trunk; wearing them every day can be a major task. While a small percentage may require surgery due to progression, it's a major undertaking with a prolonged recovery period. If left untreated, scoliosis can progress significantly in some kids and can affect their lungs, heart, and other organs.Motivated by personal experience, I've initiated this fundraiser to raise awareness about scoliosis, a condition that has profoundly affected my family. Despite strides in medical science, effective treatments for correcting scoliosis or impeding its progression remain elusive. The funds raised will directly support scoliosis research, offering hope for improved treatments and ultimately enhancing the quality of life for future patients.Thank you for your generosity and support in this crucial endeavor.