Scheuermann's Disease

10/30/2025

Nice article in the South Hills Record-Tribune Review about The Scheuermann's Disease Fund and the 12th Annual Fundraiser!!

When members of the Baldwin High School Class of 1983 held their 30-year reunion, Doug Strott declined to attend. “I was embarrassed because I had to use a cane,” he explained. “When I told my friends, they were kind of mad at me. But they said, ‘OK. We understand.’&rdq...

10/15/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
WHAT: Celebrity Bartender Charity Event 🍻🍷🥃
WHEN: Tuesday November 18TH from 5:00pm-7:00pm 🗓✔️
WHERE: Parlay Lounge
(inside the Hyatt Place, Hollywood/Meadows, 212 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA)
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HAVE A BLAST🎊 FOR A GREAT CAUSE!! All proceeds will be donated to The Scheuermann's Disease Fund!!
💜💜 Huge "Thank You" to AMY PETRO and GREG INCARDONA

SAVE THE DATE...Nov. 18th (5-7 pm)

Our very own Executive Director, Amy Petro, will be the CELEBRITY BARTENDER at Parlay Lounge along with our previous Board member, Greg Incardona of Motto Mortgage Keystone!!

All proceeds/tips during this time go to the Scheuermann's Disease Fund to support the only charity in the world for this rare spinal disease!!

JOIN US, no registration required, just show up and have some fun!!

Nov. 18th
5-7 pm
Parlay Lounge (inside the Hyatt Place Hollywood Casino & Racetrack Pittsburgh South)
212 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA
Free to attend, cash/credit bar

10/11/2025

🌟 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made the 12th Annual Fundraiser for The Scheuermann's Disease Fund a HUGE success! 🙌
We had RECORD attendance and raised OVER $26,000 for the charity! 🎉
Special shoutout to:📣📣
-Our amazing event attendees
-Generous donors (monetary & 80+ baskets)
-Incredible sponsors (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
-Dedicated volunteers (friends & family who make it all happen)
-Awesome activity providers: Bellani Vacations (Myrtle Beach Vacation Raffle), Giant Oaks Winery, 1st & Goal Sports Collectables (Silent Auction), Coen Markets, Silly Sisters Balloon Art, NAHS Baldwin Students (Face Painting), Jeff Harris (Caricature Artist), Chris Phelps Music, and JA Catering/The Alpine Club
What an unforgettable day! 💜💜

10/03/2025

🗣️🗣️HOLY CHINESE AUCTION🎉🎉

we’re up to 75 BASKETS for this year’s Fundraiser‼️ THATS A WHOLE LOTTA CHANCES TO WIN 🏆🙌🏼🥇
make sure you get your tix for Sundays event at the link in our bio, or tix are always available at the door 🫶🏼
we can’t wait to see all your smiling faces 🕺🏻🥳🎉💜

•(footage used is from previous events and is not a reflection of this year’s prizes)

10/02/2025

what are YOU (yeah, you 🫵🏼) looking forward to most THIS SUNDAY?!

•learning about helping those in your life? ✏️📓
•the booze barrel of all booze barrels? 🍻🥂
•caricatures? 🤳🏼✍🏼
•the best Chinese auction this side of the Mississippi? (we might be a little bit biased) 🎁💸
•friends & collaboration? 🫶🏼🥰
•or maybe seeing the 2 on the last slide? 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻

whatever it is, we can’t wait to see YOU on Sunday “, October 5 🤟🏼💜🎉

09/30/2025

🗣️ITS EVENT WEEK OMG 💜🕺🏻

we can’t wait to see everyone THIS SUNDAY🎉😮‍💨 🫶🏼

all your deets are on the last slide so make sure to check it OUT 💜🫶🏼

09/21/2025

we are BEARY excited to see everyone in 2 WEEKS💜🫶🏼🎉

peep the 4th slide for all your “Big Day Details” and make sure to mark your calendars 🥳

09/19/2025

🗣️its sponsor spotlight o’clock🫶🏼

we want to thank all of our wonderful GOLD SPONSORS (so far 😉) for their generous donations to this year’s FUNDRAISER 🫶🏼💜 - we couldn’t have done this without you and your wonderful support - and without further adieu:

•JAB Jewelry Works• 💎💍
•THI Pipe & Piling•👕⚙️
•Options in Graphics•👨🏻‍💻🤳🏼
•Debbie Christian @ Home Warranty•🏡💸
•LJI Wealth Management• 💸💰
•Thorson, Switala, Mondock, & Snead, LLP•👩🏼‍💼👨🏻‍💼
•Julian Gray Associates•👨🏻‍💼👩🏼‍💼
•CCSI•👷🏼‍♂️🦺
•Giant Oaks Winery• 🍷🍾

you are all so so loved and we cannot wait to celebrate with everyone on OCTOBER 5th!!! 🕺🏻♥️🎉💜
for more information on how to become a sponsor, click the link in our bio 🫶🏼

09/11/2025

Never forget....ever

09/11/2025

Only 3 WEEKS AWAY!
WHEN: SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH - 12:30pm to 4:00pm
WHERE: Alpine Club in Bridgeville
12th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER to benefit the Scheuermann's Disease
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!
Donation and Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact us at info@sdfund.org, https://www.sdfund1.org/12th-annual-fundraiser-2025.html

09/05/2025

The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund is very excited to announce 📣that the Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Webinar (8/28/2025) presented in collaboration with Setting Scoliosis Straight is now available to view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-N-Tp1PCwk
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The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in this webinar and for sharing invaluable and insightful information with those affected by Scheuermann’s:

-Baron Lonner, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon at Spine Associates, New York, Member of SD Fund Medical Advisory Board
-Keith Bachman, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon at University of Virginia School of Medicine
-Stefan Parent, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon at CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital, Montreal
-Alan Daniels, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon at University of Rhode Island, Member of SD Fund Medical Advisory Board
-Doug Wheeler - Scheuermann’s kyphosis Patient, Patient Advocate for The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund
-Michelle Marks and Harvey Ly of Setting Scoliosis Straight
-Olivia Ritchie - Medtronic Spine Marketing Team

We also wish to express our gratitude to Medtronic for their generous sponsorship.

Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those affected by Scheuermann’s kyphosis/disease. Thank you all for your dedication and commitment!💜💜🙏

Understanding Scheuermann’s Kyphosis – From Diagnosis to Recovery Join Setting Scoliosis Straight and The Scheuermann’s Disease Fund for an in-depth and info...