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What did the month of June mean to you? School is over? Summer is here? Time to relax? For me, it means raising awareness for scoliosis, which affects about 100,000 Canadians, mostly girls.

Layla of Belgrade is 11, soon to be 12, and dealing with the challenges of Scoliosis—a curvature of the spine.

South Orange County student Brooke Walker is preparing to make a big difference for girls that struggle with scoliosis.

Bozeman Curvy Girls chapter supports girls with scoliosis

Physical therapist explains problems with scoliosis diagnosis

Curvy Girls Bozeman, started by 11-year-old Layla Weiss, encourages those impacted by scoliosis to find community and support.

Layla Weiss, a Bozeman girl who was diagnosed with scoliosis almost four years ago, is working to become an advocate for others with the disease.

Communities like Curvy Girls International didn't exist decades ago, but now offer peer support for those with scoliosis.

A local Dever 14-year-old is using her journey with scoliosis and a new emerging surgery to help support others.

"I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 8 years old."

‘We help girls become leaders, to use their voice and take charge of their course of care while helping others.’

Curvy Girls Bozeman-- Started by 11- year- old Layla Weiss, encourages those impacted by scoliosis to find community and support.

NBC TV  BOZEMAN, Mont. — Layla Weiss, 11, is like any other kid you might see. Full of energy, active and enjoys a variety of hobbies. Her life changed when she was diagnosed with scoliosis three and a half years ago.

FAIRFAX, Va. and BALTIMORE /PRNewswire/ -- Curvy Girls is publishing a new book titled Straight Talk Scoliosis - The Journey Continues by Theresa Mulvaney and Robin Stoltz, LCSW. 

KTBS3 ABC  SHREVEPORT, La. Local teen Maeve Chmieleski started a support group for girls in Shreveport dealing with scoliosis.

11 Alive showcases Curvy Girls of Atlanta's new Leader, Elizabeth.

Curvy Girls of Sydney, Bethany, nominated to 25 and under. We opened up the floor to you guys to nominate the amazing women in your lives, and you definitely came through!

Ryleigh Rodgers has been inspiring her peers for many years with her charismatic personality and her natural ability to lead.

Curvy Girls is a global network of peer-led support groups for girls up to age 18 suffering from scoliosis. For those unfamiliar with the condition, scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that tends to occur in girls during adolescence.

The first time Annabelle Seel strapped herself into the brace she was told she must wear, it felt awkward and unnatural.

Its goal is highlighting the growing need for education, early detection and awareness to the public about scoliosis and its prevalence within the community.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — 16-year-old Annika Stewart says she once felt isolated, even among friends and family.

Emily was 11-years-old and dealing with the challenges of having scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, so she contacted the founder of the International Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Groups to start a chapter in her town.

Addison Nejes found out she had scoliosis when her parents saw a note in her medical file — months after the school nurse wrote it.

Beatrice Wilhelm, who goes by Bea, doesn’t quite remember when she was diagnosed with scoliosis.

Anya Troyer is a Champaign-Urbana 10th-grader who has scoliosis, the lateral bending and curving of the spine that if left untreated can significantly impact internal organs. She is a co-leader of the Central Illinois chapter of Curvy Girls, which has more than 100 support groups for girls with scoliosis around the world.

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Anna Browning was only 6 years old when she learned she had scoliosis. A chest X-ray to diagnose breathing trouble after a brief illness revealed a slight curve in her spine.

Curvy Girls Oklahoma Leader, Sydney, becomes Patient Ambassador for Shriners Hospitals for Children