Fundraising for Higgy Bears, 2026          
Please contact me if you are interested in partnerships, collaborating, donating, volunteering or interested in starting your own fundraiser!  [email protected] 
Thank you for your generosity and support!  
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Higgy Con, 2026, Largest Gathering of Scoliosis Patients in the World 
            Claire Perez, Motivational/Philanthropic Speaker
           Claire spoke to attendees about the importance of choosing joy throughout their scoliosis journey and looking beyond themselves. By sharing her personal story, she encouraged youth to take action in their communities and make a positive impact on the lives of others. She also inspired families to continue building on the connections formed at Higgy Con, reminding them that positivity, service, and community can make a meaningful difference.
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            Grand Rapids, Michigan
​            July 17-18, 2026
           Click button below to learn more about Higgy Con and make plans to attend next years event! ​
​Shadowing Spinal Fusion Surgery and Orthopedic Clinic Day Opportunity                                                 Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 
   July, 2025 

Claire spent two days of clinical observation with her orthopedic surgeon and delivered 115 Higgy Bears to the Ochsner Orthopedic clinic. 

Higgy Con, 2025, Largest Gathering of Scoliosis Patients in the World 
            Claire Perez, Motivational/Philanthropic Speaker
             Claire spoke to attendees about the importance of philanthropic work and how youth can be philanthropists, too!                   She shared her inspiring journey to other young scoliosis patients and their families and offered support and
​             encouragement to those who also are working towards a personal cause. 
            Dallas, Texas​   
​            July 25-27, 2025
           higgybears.com/higgy-con-2025