The January issue of the OIF E-Newsletter is here! The January issue of the OIF E-Newsletter is here! Read about OIF National Conference 2022, Bone China Tea, Impact Grants, upcoming events, and more!
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Category: Updates from the OIF
OIF National Conference 2022 Update
The 2022 OIF National Conference will be held virtually during the weekend of July 9, 2022.
Although we are disappointed not to be able to meet in person again this year, the safety of the OI community is our top priority. This decision was made in consideration of the feedback we received from the OI Foundation Board of Directors, Medical Advisory Council, and OI community members.
The OI Foundation hopes to host several smaller, in-person Regional Conferences around the country throughout this year. By hosting smaller, more targeted regional conferences, we can deliver educational resources to our community and still provide a safe environment for gathering. The regional conferences will begin this summer and the full schedule will be posted as details become available.
We thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these unusual times. We’ll release more details in the coming months, but please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. The OI Foundation can be reached by phone at (844) 889-7579 or by email at bonelink@oif.org.
Shop Now! The Seasonal Bone China Tea Shop is Open!
Shop the NEW Seasonal Bone China Tea Shop!
In honor of National Hot Tea Month and the 30th anniversary of the OIF’s Bone China Tea fundraising campaign, the OI Foundation has partnered with Driven Coffee Roasters to offer the OI Community delicious loose-leaf tea, coffee blends, honey sticks, and snacks. Be sure to check out the online shop today!
From January 9-23, 30% of sales from the OIF’s Bone China Tea shop will go towards supporting the work of the OI Foundation. Whether you are looking to stock up before National Bone China Tea Day (May 1, 2022) or need to restock your tea and coffee supply, there is something for everyone!
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Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Bone China Tea Mug – Available on the OIF’s Bonefire Store
What goes best with your new tea purchased from Driven Coffee Roasters? A new OIF mug, of course! Shop the limited-edition Bone China Tea mug on the OIF’s bonfire store today to show your support and enjoy your tea in style. Click here to order your mug!
TWO DAYS LEFT to enter the 2021-2022 OIF Good Stuff Sweepstakes!
TWO DAYS LEFT to enter The 2021-2022 OI Foundation Good Stuff Sweepstakes! ? By entering the Good Stuff Sweepstakes, you are helping the OI Foundation produce new information resources, fund research, provide answers to more than 11,000 requests for information per year, and facilitate support groups across the country. Thank you for your support and GOOD LUCK!
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Informational Bone China Tea Call
Celebrate National Hot Tea Month and the 30th anniversary of the OIF Bone China Tea campaign with Bone China Tea Host, Susie Wilson, for an informational call Sunday at 3pm ET! ☕Join us for an
-Update on the Bone China Tea campaign
-Information on the NEW! Seasonal Bone China Tea Shop
-Order your invitations ?
-Cheers to 30 years of successful fundraising!
To register to attend, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdeusrD4jHN2NsUhTdm8_G7kMJEmvxwHo.
Edible Invitation: Clean Cooking, Clean Eating, A Demo + Dialogue RECORDING AVAILABLE
On December 6th, Culinary Nutritionist, Stefanie Sacks, MS, CNS, CDN hosted a community call titled Edible Invitation: Clean Cooking, Clean Eating, A Demo + Dialogue with OI community member, Susie Wilson, as her cooking partner. During this call, Stefanie explored adaptable culinary techniques, one-pot meals, food storage ideas and more. To watch the recording, click here.
For a copy of the recipe, please go to www.oif.org/edibleinvitation.
OIF E-Newsletter: December 2021
The December issue of the OIF E-Newsletter is here! Read a message from Tracy Hart, view new OIF video resources, learn how to support the OIF this holiday season, and more!
Shop Now to Donate This Holiday Season!
Shop Now to Donate This Holiday Season!
You Shop, Amazon Donates!
Are you holiday shopping on Amazon.com this year? Make sure your account is set to support the OI Foundation!
When you shop using AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate to the OI Foundation.
Shop in the Amazon app! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations for the OI Foundation:
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into ‘Settings’
- Tap ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
Start shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7076021!
Shop NEW OIF Merchandise!
Gift Unbreakable Spirit® apparel to friends, family, and yourself!
When you order from the OIF’s online store, you are helping the OIF move forward in our mission to improve the quality of life for those living with OI. Shop the new items of the OI Foundation’s online store today at www.oif.org/shop!
OIF Breakthrough Newsletter: Fall 2021
Have you read the latest issue of the OIF’s Breakthrough newsletter?
In this issue:
- Resources for OI Community Members
- COVID-19 Updates
- OIF Programs for Medical Professionals
- Impact Grants
- Upcoming Events
- OI Research Update
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If you have any questions, please contact the OI Foundation at bonelink@oif.org.
OIF Research Update: Mental Health and OI
Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 6:00 PM
This session is the fourth in a series meant to demystify and contextualize medical research from the Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium (BBDC). The BBDC is a multicenter initiative that focuses on understanding and providing better treatment options for osteogenesis imperfecta. The previous BBDC research updates can be viewed here
As a partner of the OIF, the BBDC has 3 major goals:
- Gain a better understanding of all genetic forms of OI
- Expand treatment options for those with OI
- Help guide the next generation of physicians and scientists.
This series is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about OI medical research. We hope you will attend a future session!
