The Strong Bones Challenge
Launched for World Osteoporosis Day on October 20. Share a habit, story or idea that helps people build or protect their bones, or enter your class's skeleton artwork. Free to enter, judged by people, not a draw.
Season 1 is open
Two categories. Bone-Smart Idea: a habit, story, recipe, routine or invention that helps people build or protect their bones, or recover from a fracture. Class Art: a labeled skeleton drawing, model or poster made by a class or youth group.
Entries close November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Winners are announced here on December 15, 2026.
- Bone-Smart Idea, first place$125
- Bone-Smart Idea, second place$50
- Bone-Smart Idea, third place$25
- Class Art winner (to the school or group)$100
Top entries are featured on 206206.com and in The 206 Brief, with permission.
Enter nowHow it works
- Enter by November 30Describe your idea in 50 to 1,500 characters, or link to a photo of your class's artwork.
- Eligibility check, December 1 to 4We confirm entries follow the rules, are original and are safe to share.
- Judging, December 1 to 10A panel that includes at least one licensed health professional scores every eligible entry.
- Winners announced December 15Winners are emailed first and have 7 days to reply.
- Prizes paid within 30 daysAfter the winner's identity and eligibility are verified.
How entries are judged
Bone-Smart Idea
Class Art
In brief: one entry per person or class, your own original work, no purchase or donation necessary, void where prohibited. Read the Official Rules.
Enter the Strong Bones Challenge
Winners
Winners of Season 1 will be listed here on December 15, 2026, with their permission. Season 2 opens in early 2027 for Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in May.
Sponsor the next season
Put your brand on a contest that families, students and health-conscious adults want to enter: naming rights, a prize you fund and a seat on the judging panel.
Become a contest sponsorQuestions people ask
Does it cost anything to enter?
No. No purchase, donation or subscription is needed, and none of those improves your chances.
Who can enter?
The Bone-Smart Idea category is open to anyone who has reached the age of majority where they live. The Class Art category is entered by a teacher or youth leader on behalf of a class or group. The contest is void where prohibited. See the Official Rules.
How are winners chosen?
This is a contest of skill, not a draw. Judges score each eligible entry on usefulness, originality and clarity (ideas) or creativity, anatomical accuracy and effort (class art).
How are prizes paid?
By PayPal, or as a gift card of equal value where PayPal isn't available, within 30 days after the winner is verified. Class prizes are paid to the school or group, not to a child.
Can I enter medical advice?
Share habits, experiences and ideas, not diagnoses or treatment instructions. Entries that could cause harm, such as stopping prescribed medicine, are disqualified.