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Many of our supporters have powerful stories on why they became advocates for bone health, and about how they have overcome the challenges of living with or caring for someone with osteoporosis can be an inspiration to all of us.

 Take a moment to read their stories and
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Meet Lee Bursley from Newport, Rhode Island

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Lee Bursley, third from the left in the top row, with the Newport, RI support group members.

Lee Bursley was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 55. After the initial shock, Lee, who has a background in social work, became busy raising awareness about osteoporosis and bone health. Lee, pictured third from the left in the top row with the support group she leads, was empowered by her osteoporosis diagnosis to make a difference.

“As a social worker, I knew that advocacy can have a powerful impact on raising awareness and on public education… How do I find time to be a bone health advocate? I don’t find time. I make time. Being a bone health advocate is a priority for me. It helps give meaning and purpose to my experience of being a person living with osteoporosis.”

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Meet Dana Kurland from Tucson, Arizona

Dana Kurland and her father

Dana Kurland with her father.

Dana Kurland was diagnosed with osteoporosis when she was very young, and has been fighting back ever since. Her efforts to improve her bone density and to raise awareness in her community about bone health and osteoporosis make her an outstanding advocate for better bone health. Dana, pictured right with her father, was empowered by her osteoporosis diagnosis to make a difference. 

"It is very important to me to be an advocate for osteoporosis since I personally have suffered from the disease and know how it can affect one's quality of life."

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Share Your Story and Make a Difference

Every little thing you do to raise awareness about osteoporosis goes a long way. From sharing information about a bone healthy lifestyle with a neighbor to partnering with NOF to bring an event to your community, we value your efforts for promoting better bone health. Your stories can encourage others to also raise awarness about better bone health!

But the power of your stories does not stop there. As part of our advocacy efforts, we want to make elected officials aware of the realities of living with osteoporosis. Sharing your stories can really make a difference in how elected officials view the disease and approach public health policies that promote better bone health and osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.

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