National OI Awareness Week is May 2-9, 2026!

How will YOU raise OI awareness during National OI Awareness Week?
National OI Awareness Week is scheduled around Wishbone Day (May 6), the international day of OI awareness. There are so many ways to raise OI awareness during OI Awareness Week and Wishbone Day – check out some ideas below!

Raise OI Awareness 

Request a State Proclamation
We need YOUR help to proclaim OI Awareness Week (May 2-9) in every state! Please take a few minutes to request an official proclamation from your state by following the steps listed on www.oif.org/proclamations2026.

Raise OI Awareness on Social Media
Help us reach people worldwide on social media during National OI Awareness Week! We need your help to reach even more this year! Be sure to like and share our #OIawarenessweek posts on Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the week!

*Not sure what to post? Check out the OI Awareness Week Social Media Toolkit for sample posts and graphics to share!

Share Your OI Story
One of the best ways to raise awareness of osteogenesis imperfecta is to share your OI story and experiences. Gemma’s Corner, created in memory of OIF Founder Gemma Geisman, is a place where OI community members can share their OI story, as well as listen to others. Click here to listen to OI community member stories in Gemma’s Corner.

Support the OI Foundation

Create a Facebook Fundraiser
Invite your family and friends to join you in raising OI awareness and supporting the OI Foundation during National OI Awareness Week by creating a fundraiser for the OI Foundation on Facebook! Click here to get started!

Make a Gift to the OI Foundation! 
Your support helps us move forward in our mission to to improve the lives of those living with osteogenesis imperfecta through research, education, awareness, and mutual support. Click here to make a donation to the OIF’s Awareness Week campaign and help us reach our goal!

Connect with the OI Community – Join us Virtually

Live with the OIF – Visit the OIF YouTube Channel and Subscribe Today!
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Monday, May 4, 2026 | 8:00pm ET

Affinity Mutual Support Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 8:00pm ET

OIF Family Game Night
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 8:00pm ET

We can’t wait to celebrate National OI Awareness Week with you!