The Curve Scoliosis announced that they have been named as the official Tennessee chapter of the National Scoliosis Foundation. Scoliosis is a lateral curving of the spine, which affects one in every forty people.
The Curve Scoliosis currently operates two groups, one in Chattanooga under the leadership of Kaitlyn McAfee and Hillary Potts, and one in West Tennessee under the leadership of Breanca Gregory. All three girls were diagnosed with scoliosis and all three have had spinal fusion surgery.
Both groups are open to anyone that has been diagnosed with scoliosis and their families.
The groups meet monthly. In addition to support meetings, the group is involved in hands-on activities to help others dealing with a scoliosis diagnosis. The Curve Scoliosis is raising funds to donate scoliometers to local schools because currently Tennessee schools are not required to screen students. They advocate for in-school screenings. They also aim to educate schools and the community about the importance of early detection of scoliosis.
The Curve Scoliosis founder Kaitlyn McAfee says she admires the National Scoliosis Foundation for the work they do. She is excited about working with them to promote the importance of early detection and for the chance to help others living with scoliosis.
The Curve Scoliosis hosts Color the Curve annually in Chattanooga. This is a 5K and one mile color run or glow run to raise scoliosis awareness. In the last two years, these events have raised over $25,000 for the National Scoliosis Foundation. The National Scoliosis Foundation has named Color the Curve their official fundraising event. They are looking to expand these events to other cities.
For more information, contact Jennifer McAfee at 615-496-8615 or info@thecurvescoliosis.com.