Stories of hope and inspiration – Bone Talk

The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is currently collecting written stories as part of a support initiative called Voices of Osteoporosis: Stories of Hope and Inspiration.

If you have experienced osteoporosis as a patient or caregiver, we invite you to share your story. Your story can inspire others to learn how to protect their ability to live their best life and stay strong.

If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please contact us click here to complete a short interest form online. A BHOF representative will then contact you to answer any questions you may have and coordinate the time frame for your submission.

Below are some important details about participating in this initiative:

• Examples – click here for a few sample stories that others have shared before: if you scroll down the page, you’ll see some listed and you can click on each story to expand it.

• Length – We request that all stories be submitted in a Word document; stories must be written in the first person and are typically about 800 words long.

• To process – BHOF only very minimally, if at all, edits each person’s story because we want it to come directly from each person as his or her own lived experience.

• Title – Add an inspiring title to your story.

• Photos – We request that you submit 2-3 photos of yourself along with your story. At least one of the photos must be horizontal, as it will be placed as the main image at the top of your story web page. The ideal size for the horizontal image is 1400×600.

• Release form – Once you complete the online interest form, a BHOF representative will contact you to answer any questions you may have and coordinate the time frame for your submission. At that time they will also ask you that sign this release form and send it back before sharing your story.

• Process & BHOF Contact – You can forward all articles to your BHOF contact person by e-mail. They will also help you with any questions you may have throughout the process.

• Share your story – Your story may be shared through a variety of channels including the Bone Talk blog, the BHOF website, email communications and social media.

Do you have questions? Your BHOF contact will be happy to help you every step of the way!