Patient Stories

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

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    RaeAnne’s Journey to the Crown: Ms. Wheelchair USA 

    Mar 06, 2025

    From patient to Ms. Wheelchair USA, RaeAnne’s journey is one of strength, advocacy and breaking barriers.

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    Swinging for Joy: Adventures at the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open

    Nov 14, 2024

    Blake had the opportunity to represent Shriners Children’s Chicago as a standard bearer for the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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    U.S. Wheelchair Basketball Team Aims for Third Consecutive Title at the Paralympic Games

    Aug 13, 2024

    Boie’s upbringing of grit and determination translated to the wheelchair basketball court, where he will be going for a second-consecutive gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Paralympics this summer.

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    Berry Picked as Alternate for the U.S. Men’s Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Team

    Aug 08, 2024

    Peter Berry’s journey to be selected as a top alternate for the U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team hasn’t been easy – but it has given him an indomitable spirit and will to succeed.

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    Andrea Rolls To Success

    Aug 08, 2024

    Spine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.

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    Peggy Accepts No Limits

    Jul 31, 2024

    Peggy’s family was told she would never walk, but thanks to orthopedic care at Shriners Children’s she is participating in a life she loves.

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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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    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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    Eighteen-Year-Old Shriners Children’s Patient Aiming for Future Paralympic Games

    Jun 18, 2024

    Keira has won 17 gold medals in archery and has her eyes on the 2028 Paralympic Games.

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    Cinderella Moment – Jennessa's Prom Miracle

    May 31, 2024

    Jennessa will always remember being voted prom queen, but she’ll also carry happy memories of getting to wear sneakers to prom, something she almost couldn’t do because of a childhood orthopedic condition.