Generations of Strength Events

NOF is joining with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) to host a Consumer and Patient Forum. This free, educational event will bring together some of HSS’s expert clinicians to discuss bone health topics including basic information about bone health and testing, the importance of physical activity and nutrition and osteoporosis treatment options. Click here to register, or here for more information.

Sally Eisenberg, Certified Holistic Health Counselor, hosted a cooking event in her own kitchen as she shared methods of incorporating more "bone-healthy" foods in to your diet. The menu consisted of a red lentil soup, a broccoli and baked tofu stir-fry, an arame/cucumber salad and a raw chocolate pudding. Event proceeds benefited NOF.

Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a home artisan shopping event to kick off the holiday season, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting NOF.

Ben Palumbo (age 13) and his parents of Orefield, PA hosted an event in honor of Ben's two grandmothers, who suffer from osteoporosis. Ben educated his guests about preventing the disease, served bone-healthy food and sold NOF's Pearls of Strength bracelets. He raised more than $1,900 in support of NOF's Generations of Strength!

NOF's 5th annual luncheon celebrated the Generation of Strength campaign’s first year success and honored champions for bone health. Nearly $150,000 was raised at the event, putting us closer to our $2 million campaign fundraising goal. We thank our many supporters of NOF's signature  event.

“TRI FOR YOUR BONES” at the West Plains WunderWoman Triathlon, the only women’s-only triathlon in the country raising awareness for bone health! This event celebrates the women who are changing their lives and the lives of future generations by creating healthy, positive lifestyles and building strong bones. The morning includes free bone density screenings and an expert panel and Q&A with Dr.

Georgetown Curves presented their 2nd Annual Diva Dash to raise awareness of osteoporosis and funds for NOF's Generations of Strength Campaign. More than $5,000 was raised.  View race results here!

The DaVinci Sports and Rehab Group presented “Bowling for Strong Bones” at the Brunswick Zone in Watauga, Texas. Leading up to the event and in honor of National Osteoporosis Month, they shared NOF materials with their clients and visitors and even raffled off NOF’s Pearls of Strength bracelets.

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs welcomed journalist and author Cokie Roberts to examine women’s roles throughout history, including some of America’s “founding mothers.” NOF was pleased to share our Generations of Strength materials, sell Pearls of Strength Collection items and even pick up signed copies of Ms. Roberts’ latest books.

In honor of National Osteoporosis Month in May 2012, Diagnostic Imaging Associates near Buffalo, NY hosted a month-long awareness and fundraising "event." In addition to distributing materials on osteoporosis risk factors, medications, diet and exercise, they will provide density testing and encourage employees to "Go Casual for Osteoporosis" to raise funds for NOF's campaign.

NOF was the beneficiary of an event hosted by CMH Travel Adventures. National Geographic Author, CMH Traveler and Generations of Strength Campaign Committee Member Marybeth Bond shared her travel experiences and mused on “what makes life meaningful.” You may remember Marybeth and her daughter, JC, biked across America in the summer of 2010 to raise awareness for osteoporosis, and in the process, they also raised $52,000 for NOF! This lecture reception was attended by nearly 50 guests – all inspired by Marybeth’s passion, enthusiasm and generous spirit.

On Wednesday, April 18 The Carlisle Collection in New York City hosted a lecture reception featuring NOF Trustee and Nutritionist to the NY Giants and The Julliard School, Heidi Skolnik. Approximately 40 women came out to Carlisle’s elegant penthouse showroom and examined how images in the media are affecting our body image and bone health, and that of our nation’s youth.

On Saturday, March 17, the GFWC Dickson County in Tennessee hosted a Spring Women’s Expo to highlight the importance of bone health and NOF’s Generations of Strength Campaign.