#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
GivingTuesday is December 1st! According to NASA, the calcium in our bones originated in stars, so in a very real sense, we’re all made of stardust!
This GivingTuesday we celebrate the stars in our orbit: the care partners, volunteers, medical professionals, and donors who make our mission possible.
There are a several ways to get involved!
BHOF has been improving lives for over 40 years!
You can help by making a gift today. GivingTuesday is a timely reminder that osteoporosis is not simply a part of getting older. It is a disease we can prevent, detect, and treat. Yet here in the U.S., approximately one in two women and up to one in four men over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis.
Your gift can help support programs like these:
A gift of $250 can pay for the production of a podcast on an educational topic.
A gift of $30 can support the cost of recruiting a new peer educator.
A gift of $60 can support the recording of an on-demand educational webinar.
A gift of $100 can pay for a support group to receive everything they need to get started: a manual, brochures and fact sheets.
Help spread the word and reach for the stars! Ask 5 friends to donate as well. Why?
Osteoporosis affects millions of people in the United States and worldwide. It is often called a silent disease because one can’t feel bones weakening. Breaking a bone is often the first sign of osteoporosis. Here are five fast facts you should know – all good reasons to help support those who may be affected by, or at risk for developing, this potentially debilitating disease.
- Women begin to lose bone dramatically at menopause. In fact, women can lose up to 20% of bone mass in the first 5-7 years post-menopause.
- One in four men will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime.
- A healthy diet and regular exercise (weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening) are essential for bone growth and maintenance, but they alone cannot “cure” osteoporosis.
- Peak Bone Mass is reached by your early-to-mid 20s in most people. Children and adolescents who reach peak bone mass reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis later in life.
- Osteoporosis can cause broken bones, loss of mobility, loss of independence, and sometimes death.
Send an Email to Friends and Family to Help Raise Awareness and Funds
Use the template below or edit to make it more personal.
Hello Colleagues, Family and Friends,
This year for #GivingTuesday, I’m raising money for the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF). I’m supporting BHOF on December 1st to raise awareness and support those living with osteoporosis or low bone density.
Please consider supporting my campaign which ends December lst by clicking on this link to our donation page. By giving $40, or any amount you choose, you can help us reach our goal of $40k and make a huge difference for someone living with this debilitating disease.
BHOF (formerly NOF) is the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life and reducing human suffering through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy and research. Established in 1984, BHOF is the nation’s only health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.
Large or small, every amount helps! If you’re unable to donate at this time, I’d really appreciate it if you’d share information about our efforts on social media or forward this email to people in your network.
Thank you so much!
Best,
Social Media Toolkit
Whether you, a family member or friend are affected, we can work together to make a difference. In these times of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever that we unite to support each other, rally our communities and raise critical funds needed to support those who have issues with bone health.
BHOF’s social media toolkit is complete with posts, tweets and images – making it easier for everyone to spread the news about our #GivingTuesday campaign. For inspiration, check out the information below!
Suggested Social Media Images and Posts
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Suggested Posts for #GivingTuesday
Help me raise awareness and fight osteoporosis! Donate to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation for #GivingTuesday2026!
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