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The Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK) Project

The Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK) Project
The Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK) Project

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  • The Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK) Project
Entrant
  • The Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK) Project

About This Project

Summary

Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK), founded by OlaRose Ndubuisi (17) at age 15, promotes scoliosis awareness, education, early management, & youth empowerment with creative outlets. FiSK has a research survey, t-shirt fundraiser, free scoliosis screening in US & Nigeria, social media positivity, high school FiSK Club, educational symposium, and government advocacy. Diagnosed with scoliosis at 14, OlaRose suffers 24/7 pain despite bracing, physical therapy, and surgery, inspiring her to found FiSK.

Goals & Objectives

Support children with scoliosis. Raise awareness for scoliosis and invisible struggles. Empower youth to use creative outlets - writing, art, and music - for self-expression. Foster a compassionate environment. Advocate for early management and screening. Engage local/state leaders in this cause.

Results & Impact

Survey reached 25 US states, 19 countries. 98% learned more, 94.2% will try creative outlets. T-shirts raised $5000+ for screening. OlaRose educated 350+ & screened 54 in Nigeria. 70 came to FiSK Symposium. Mayor Malik Evans proclaimed June as National Scoliosis Awareness Month in OlaRose’s honor.

the team

Olachi Mezu-Ndubuisi
  • Medical Mission Director
  • Mezu International Foundation (MIF)