The Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK) Writing and Art Workshop at Brighton Memorial Library was wonderful. 12 people were in attendance. OlaRose enjoyed getting to know the kids that came. One of the participants kindly drew a lovely picture of OlaRose. In light of Halloween, the main prompt was about overcoming one’s fears. Kids and parents…
Back in June 2024, 50 students and staff at OlaRose’s high school participated in a FiSK Club Service Project, making over 75 cards for kids at Ancilla Orphanage in Nigeria. OlaRose traveled to Nigeria in July 2024, where she and her family held a party for the Ancilla Orphanage kids. She hand-delivered the cards that…
As the New York State Youth Poet Laureate, OlaRose Ndubuisi is leading Finding Scoliosis Kindly (FiSK) Writing and Art Workshops for kids ages 10-18. The first FiSK Writing and Art Workshop was a success! At the Henrietta Public Library in Rochester, NY, OlaRose taught 13 participants about scoliosis and led them through creative art and…
In July 2024, OlaRose Ndubuisi traveled to Imo State, Nigeria for Mezu International Foundation’s annual medical mission, which provides free medical care to those in the community. It was a wonderful experience. For the three days of the medical mission, OlaRose screened 37 kids for scoliosis and conducted IRB-approved research comparing the scoliosis screening results…
On July 15th, 2024, OlaRose Ndubuisi met with Senator Cooney to discuss her scoliosis advocacy and to raise awareness for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Thank you, Senator Cooney, for being supportive and committing to work with OlaRose on a resolution for National Scoliosis Awareness Month in New York State, and offering to connect her with the…