EPISODE 50: Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month: Raising Awareness with BHOF Ambassador Iris Apfel
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) can only do the work it does with the generosity of its supporters, ambassadors, and donors. And today we’re honored to have with us BHOF Ambassador Iris Apfel.
Ms. Apfel is an amazing businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion icon. She led a career in textiles and worked with the White House through 9 presidencies. She signed on with IMG as a model at 97 years old, and was featured in the documentary film Iris, directed by Albert Maysles. She has a very active life and has recently worked with the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, H&M, Zenni Optical, and Ruggable.
On this episode, we hear all about Ms. Apfel’s colorful career, her legendary style, and her own journey with osteoporosis. It was an unexpected diagnosis that came from a recommended visit to an acclaimed physician. Her personal experience has made her a staunch advocate for osteoporosis and bone health awareness, and a generous donor to BHOF. We are very grateful for her support and her willingness to help educate others about the importance of good bone health.
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The role of an Ambassador is to advise BHOF leadership, and to help make inroads in the medical, business and philanthropic sectors within their communities. Involvement is tailored to each Ambassador’s areas of interest, time constraints and expertise. The Ambassador chooses when, how and on what issues she or he would like to be involved. To learn more about becoming an Ambassador, please contact us at info@bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.