OICan Outdoor Event

One group having a rest after canoeing on the lake

This May, the Brittle Bone Society met at the Calvert Trust in the Lake District for a #OICAN weekend of fun!

#OICAN is an event organized by the Brittle Bone Society to support people with OI and their families. OI is short for Osteogenesis Imperfecta. People with OI often do not get the opportunity to take part in many outdoor activities. #OICAN aims to give them the chance with the help of the Calvert Trust.

Having lots of fun canoeing!

Everyone met on Friday evening and looked around their home for the weekend. They had dinner and found out about what they would be doing. Then they had the opportunity to get to know each other better in the games room.

On Saturday morning everyone woke up early and had a full English breakfast.

In the morning everyone was split into two groups. One group went cycling, the other group did bush craft. The group that went cycling all travelled in the minibus. When they arrived, they were given specially-adapted bikes and had a great time riding round the airfield. One 13 -year-old boy with OI said, “I had so much fun!”

After lunch the group went rock climbing and on the zipwire. It was great fun and a good opportunity to build strength and confidence.

Sunday morning began with canoeing which was great for building team work. Later that day the group took part in some bush craft activities on the side of a mountain.

By Monday morning everyone looked exhausted at breakfast time. However, they all agreed that #OICAN!

Written by Tyler Ridley 10th May