South OC Teen Appointed Nonprofit Lead To Make Big Change

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — A South Orange County teen was just selected to make a big difference in the lives of girls across the county.

16-year-old Brooke Walker was chosen as the Orange County Lead for Curvy Girls, a nonprofit dedicated toward supporting young girls living with scoliosis, her family told Patch this week.

As an Orange County lead for Curvy Girls, she will spearhead the peer support groups held by the organization.

"Being appointed as the OC Curvy Girls Leader is a dream come true," Brooke told Patch. "As a leader, I get to run a support group for teen girls with scoliosis from all over the county. It's such a fun a rewarding position, and I love meeting so many incredible people."

Walker was diagnosed with scoliosis after her parents noticed a bulge in her back November of 2021, it changed the course of the south Orange County student's life forever.

Within six weeks, Brooke was scheduled for a full spinal fusion surgery that required doctors to put two metal rods and over 30 screws into her spine. In addition, she had a complication with her spinal cord being tethered.

After a grueling and isolating healing process, Brooke knew she had to help others who were dealing with the same trauma she had gone through.

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Brooke wants to continue serving as a mentor and support system for children struggling with scoliosis.

Residents interested in learning more about Curvy Girls or being a part of the peer support group can contact Brooke by emailing oc@curvygirlsscoliosis.com or visiting the organization's website.

If you or someone you know struggles with scoliosis, you can connect with Brooke on Instagram by following her handle, scoliosis.brooke.