
Chelsea Dolls, Lemonade Stands, and Scoliosis Awareness | Scoliosis Awareness Month | Sydney Black
Scoliosis Dialogues: An SRS PodcastShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail Join host Christina K. Hardesty, MD, as she sits down with 12-year-old scoliosis advocate Sydney Black and her two siblings. Sydney is a true scoliosis warrior who wears a brace and is passionate about helping other children navigating bracing feel seen, supported, and never alone. From raising funds to donate Chelsea dolls with scoliosis braces to organizing lemonade stands and other awareness initiatives, Sydney has turned her own experience into a mission to inspire and up...
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