Patient Stories

Meet some of the special children we have had the privilege of providing care for.

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    Lemonade, Legacy and Love: Nainoa’s Story

    Jul 29, 2024

    Determined to raise $1,000 in honor of his grandmother's memory, Nainoa started a Lemonade Stand fundraiser as part of the Donor Brick Program.

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    Raquel’s Smile: A Story of Perseverance and Compassionate Care

    Jul 26, 2024

    Originally from Guatemala, Raquel has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Ohio for more than four years, undergoing countless surgeries and procedures to correct a facial cleft that affected her lips and palate.

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    No Small Wonder

    Jul 24, 2024

    After undergoing his first surgery at only 7 days old, Kaleb has been a patient at Shriners Children's ever since.

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    Helping Miracle Babies Lucas and Peter Grow Strong

    Jul 22, 2024

    Childhood is always a time for adventures and challenges, but for twins Lucas and Peter, the challenges have been profound.

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    Alecs Osteogenesis Imperfecta Journey

    Jul 22, 2024

    Alec doesn’t let anything keep him on the sidelines. He was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that can frequently and easily break.

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    For Noemi, More Range of Motion Means More Possibilities

    Jul 17, 2024

    If you ask 9-year-old Noemi which superpowers she would want most, she answers “teleportation” and “healing.” It’s not hard to imagine why.

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    Cleft Care Means New Smiles for Terilyn and Evan

    Jul 08, 2024

    When prenatal tests showed April and Michael that their second child, Evan, would be born with a cleft lip and palate, they knew exactly what to do.

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    How Care for Kaleb Turned Fear Into Hope

    Jul 05, 2024

    When Marie-Hélène was 33-weeks pregnant, she and her husband Alberto learned that their baby had osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease.

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    Big Dreams for Adopted Teens Miles and Jonah

    Jun 26, 2024

    When Jackie and David adopted two boys with overwhelming disabilities from Ukraine, they knew they could offer a loving home, but they weren’t sure what the future would hold for Miles and Jonah.

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    James’ Journey of Recovery with Shriners Children’s Ohio

    May 15, 2024

    James is the first to extend a handshake when meeting someone new, and eager to embrace someone he loves. When asked what makes him grateful, he replies with an enthusiastic shout, “Everything!”