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Miles4Hips 2023 Day of Movement
Bella + Canvas Jersey T-shirt
- Sizes YS - XXXXL
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About this campaign
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven, collaborative initiative between individuals affected by hip dysplasia and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI). The IHDI is the global leader in educational, research, and technological initiatives aimed at prevention, early diagnosis, and innovative treatment options to minimize the long-term impacts of hip dysplasia for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. We are dedicated to raising awareness of adolescent and adult hip dysplasia, supporting the efforts of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI), providing information and resources for the adolescent and adult hip dysplasia community, and promoting the enjoyment of movement and miles in all people for healthy hips and minds.
What’s In A Name?
Everyone who has been affected by hip dysplasia has put on many miles for their hips. There are miles in cars, trains, planes, and buses – sometimes hours or days of travel for consults and surgeries. There are miles logged by parents, spouses, and friends driving loved ones to physical therapy and medical appointments. There are miles logged in strollers and crutches and walkers and wheelchairs. There are recovery miles logged in the pool and on treadmills and bikes. Some miles are practical, some are dreaded, some are painful, some are expensive, and some are positively liberating.
In addition to the many physical miles endured for hip dysplasia, there is also the metaphorical nature of “miles.” Life is all about journeys. Some are planned and some are unexpected. Some are detouring, some are derailing, and some are glorious. When I think of sayings such as “to walk a mile in another man’s shoes” and the famous Robert Frost line “And I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep,” I think of how “miles” measure life’s journeys. They measure all of those things that are inherent to a person’s being, including their feelings, experiences, and perspectives.
Hip dysplasia is a journey. From diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation to life after. There are questions asked and relationships established. There is self-assessment of goals and priorities and there are dreams for the future. Each person’s “miles” look different based on their roles within their family, school, work, and social environments; their passions and interests; and their life ambitions. But they all lay the path forward.
What are your Miles 4 Hips?
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Because my daughter Audrey had surgery for hip displaysia and my daughter Cheyenne designed the shirt
I have been dealing with hip dysplasia and related surgeries for nearly a decade. There have been many challenges, but also many blessings...including my amazing family, friends, providers, and the great Miles4Hips and IHDI teams!
Thank you, Katie, for participating in our Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month games and activities in June and for all that you do to raise awareness about hip dysplasia. Can't wait for Team Toledo to join in the fun 10/14!
Thank you, Georgia, for participating in our Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month activities! We appreciate you for helping to raise awareness and build community!
Thank you, John, for participating in our Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month activities! We appreciate you for helping to raise awareness and build community!
Thank you, Cheyenne, for creating our awesome and inspiring Day of Movement 2023 design. We are so grateful to you for sharing your talents with us and for helping to raise hip dysplasia awareness. Audrey is so fortunate to have you as a sister!
Hip dysplasia warrior