To: Jean McKenzie, Executive Vice President of American Girl

American Girl: Support Girls with Scoliosis

Manufacture and sell back braces which can be worn by American Girl Dolls and resemble braces used to treat scoliosis.

Why is this important?

Having scoliosis myself, I would have been more comfortable and accepting of my condition as a young girl had I had a doll with an accessory similar to my back brace. The American Girl Dolls serve to bring security, play, and happiness to girls. American Girl will continue to alienate the 10 percent of girls in the United States suffering from scoliosis until a back brace accessory is manufactured for the dolls.