Osteogenesis imperfecta (Ol) is a rare genetic bone disease present at birth in which bones break easily, often with no obvious cause or minimal injury.

Ol is also known as Brittle Bone Disease.

Ol has no cure. Rodding surgery is a common treatment for children with OI. It uses a rod to prevent bone deformities and fractures,

OI is a lifelong condition.

David was clinically diagnosed with most severe Ol (Type II) on the day he was born (2013). It is difficult to distinguish between Type II and severe Type III OI. This means that some children diagnosed clinically as Type II at birth may actually have Type III OI and have a longer life expectancy. At David's age his clinical diagnosis has been updated to Type III OI.

He has had more than 30 known fractures and multiple surgeries. Both of his femur bones and tibia bones are rodded. He was also diagnosed with severe Osteoporosis, an Ol complication in 2024.

Mighty David may have brittle bones but he has a BraveSpirit because he knows his strength comes from the Lord! (Psalm 73:26)

For more information about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (O.I.), visit www.oif.org for awareness and support.