At age 11 I was diagnosed with Scoliosis, by 13 I was in a back brace 23 hours a day. At 15 they decided to operate on my thoracic with the hope to stop progression in my lumbar. I now live with a fused upper spine and a (slowly) growing lumbar curve with subsequent chronic pain and future potential surgery.

I have decided to join a bunch of amazing people with Scoliosis hiking Snowdon to raise money for Scoliosis Research, with the hope that future 11 year old me’s have the physical and mental health support they deserve.

(You can find the team page linked at the top if you would like to learn more about the charity)