Canada-Newfoundland

I’m a 14‑year‑old who loves volleyball, animals, and anything creative. I spend a lot of my free time creating digital art. When I was six months old, I was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis. I wore a brace for two years starting at age two, but the treatment was eventually stopped because it wasn’t making the improvement we hoped for.

I want to be a group leader because I want to bring a scoliosis community to Newfoundland and let other girls with scoliosis know that they're not alone. I grew up with congenital scoliosis and it has shown me how important it is to feel understood and supported, especially when you’re young and dealing with something that can make you feel different. I know what it’s like to go through treatments, appointments, and uncertainty, and I also know how much it helps to connect with people who truly get it. I’m committed to being someone girls in my community can trust and turn to for guidance and support.