I've chosen to apart of this fundraiser on behalf of my mama and both of my grandmothers.  Osteoporosis has impacted all of their lives in a variety of ways, some of which share similarities, whereas others have presented themselves in different shades. On Dec 23rd, my Grandma Didi lost her life after having a series of medical complications that were due in part from her Osteoporosis. My mom's battle with the disease has been equally complex, so much so that it's been near impossible for her to be autonomous when moving around the house and leaving the house. In September 2025 she broke her back for the 2nd time, resulting in multiple spinal fusions. The recovery from the fusions has also been complicated due to infection, medication malfunctions, and chronic nutritional deficits. The doctors informed her that if 1 more similar fall were to happen, there would be no further interventions possible... she would be paralyzed for the rest of her life. She is 57 years old.