Amazing Oklahoman: Sydney Borchardt

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Tuesday, June 15th 2021, 10:15 pm

By: News 9

News 9’s Amazing Oklahoman is 15-year-old Sydney Borchardt.

She was diagnosed with scoliosis at 10 and wore a back brace for two years before a life-changing surgery.

Borchardt raises money by selling crafts to donate toys and back braces to OU Children's Hospital.

Sydney leads a group called Curvy Girls.

Members meet monthly to discuss their scoliosis care and condition.

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