Our Mission

Setting Scoliosis Straight is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to empowering families impacted by scoliosis through education, connection, and research. Our mission is to support discoveries and advance techniques in the treatment of scoliosis in children and adolescents worldwide.

Support Our Research

Your financial support will influence the future for untold numbers of children. A one-time gift or a multi-year pledge will make a substantial difference in ongoing and future research endeavors.

Who
We Are
Click on the monitor screen to watch our introduction video to learn more about who we are and what we do. After you finished this video, click on the button below to watch our new scoliosis educational handbook video. SETTING SCOLIOSIS STRAIGHT
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In the News

Don’t miss out on exciting news and events from Setting Scoliosis Straight! Be sure to check the website for updates regarding ongoing research studies, new patient stories, and local events going on in your community.

A Mother’s Journey: Jyoti Baldawa’s Story

When your child is diagnosed with something you’ve never even heard of, the world suddenly becomes a very confusing and frightening place. That was my world the day we were…

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Casey Blickenstaff’s Patient Story

I developed scoliosis in childhood, but I wasn’t formally diagnosed until my teenage years. Like many kids, I was prescribed a brace and told to wear it for long hours…

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Sophia Finamore’s Patient Story

It was the summer going into 8th grade. My mom was driving my brother and I to the doctor’s office for our yearly checkup. Obviously, I hate visiting the doctor’s…

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Joelle Downes

Sitting in the doctor's office, I braced myself for the news. When she said those words matter-of-factly, "We’re going to need to put you in a brace. You’ll need to…

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Why Support Setting Scoliosis Straight?

We are working hard to support the scoliosis community. Hear from our SSS President, Orthopedic Surgeons, Executive Director, Patients and Parent as they talk about their experience with Scoliosis Scoliosis Straight.