Upcoming Event: Life After Scoliosis Hike

This will be our first event for 2017 as well as our charity. Below has a picture of our flyer that outlines the date, time, location, and other information.


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The Life After Curve Scoliosis Charity was registered in Barbados on November 2016. The charity provides information and support for persons with scoliosis in order for them to receive effective treatment. Additionally, assistance is also offered to parents who have children with scoliosis and need that extra support in their life. Vision -  Our Vision is to eradicate the stigma and challenges with scoliosis in the Caribbean. Mission -  Our Mission is to: Assist in spreading awareness for scoliosis in the Caribbean. Encourage a more loving social environment for children living with scoliosis. Act as a catalyst for children to live their dreams beyond the curve. Provide a more supportive approach in addressing challenges with scoliosis and to connect patients so that no family affected by scoliosis goes through the experience alone. Stimulate the need for early intervention and screening for scoliosis.
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Adrianne's Story

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 ❝I first discovered I had scoliosis at age 11 . Sucks right ? My cousin/needlework was the first to recognise it. At that time I was now going in Class 4 at Ellerton Primary School. My parents then searched through the directory for nearby chiropractors. We then found one by the name of Dr. Adrian Sealy who examined me and then told me I would have to wear a brace. He then wrote a referral letter to Carib Rehab for me to get braced up but for some reason we ended up at Carib Supply. When we got there one of the workers stated that I'll need surgery. All that was going through me mind was "Why would I need surgery? I'm only a child. At age 11, I thought surgery would've kill me or cripple me. Anyways, My parents decided that I won't get the surgery. I then graduated from primary school, off to Secondary. school. I passed for The Lester Vaughan Secondary. My parents saw my back wasn't getting any better so we then called Carib Rehab and made an appoin...
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