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…
On July 3rd, 2024, 17-year-old OlaRose Ndubuisi was invited to meet with Senator Schumer’s Rochester team, including Deputy Regional Director Mr. Bernard Alexander, to discuss her scoliosis advocacy and to raise awareness for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. At the meeting, OlaRose advocated for June to be proclaimed as National Scoliosis Awareness Month in New York State…
17-year-old OlaRose Ndubuisi organized the Finding Scoliosis Kindly Educational Symposium, which was held on Saturday on June 29th from 2pm to 4pm at the Henrietta Public Library. This event was free and open to the general public. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness and educate the community about scoliosis. The Finding Scoliosis…