Patient Stories

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

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    Shooting for the Stars: Charlotte's Story

    Mar 19, 2025

    Born without a fibula in her right leg, Charlotte has never let that slow her down one step.

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    From Shirts to Skins – Grady’s Story

    Mar 04, 2025

    When his scoliosis pain began to interfere with his basketball, Grady's family found a solution at Shriners Children's Portland.

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    Fearless: Peighten’s Story

    Feb 13, 2025

    When she was 9 years old, Peighten’s physician discovered the curve in her back exceeded 20 degrees.

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    Four Surgeries, Twelve Braces and Two Full Sticker Books – Michelle's Story

    Feb 11, 2025

    When she was 2 years old, Michelle was playing in the grass one sunny day when she broke her leg.

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    A Patient's Handwritten Note Captures an Honest and Trusting Moment

    Jan 10, 2025

    When she was 3, Piper told her family, “My leg just doesn’t work.”

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    Shriners Children’s Spokane Patient Lauren Fields Qualifies for Paris Paralympics

    Aug 19, 2024

    An 18-year-old from Spokane Valley is heading to Paris to compete in her first-ever Paralympic Games in wheelchair racing.

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    Former Shriners Children’s Patient Aims for Successful Paris Games to Close Out Paralympic Career

    Aug 14, 2024

    Former Shriners Children’s Portland patient McKenna Geer will write the final chapter of her para shooting career this summer in Paris when she competes at her third Paralympic Games.

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    Hope for Families Navigating Rare Diseases

    Apr 19, 2024

    Through specialized care and unwavering support, Shriners Children’s Portland provides a beacon of hope for Avery and Madison.

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    Is it Surgeon or Is it Mom? Why Not Both: Surgeon Mom?

    Nov 21, 2023

    Being a mother and a doctor becomes hard to separate.

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    On the Mat, Against All Odds: Kooper's Story

    Jul 11, 2023

    Kooper, a Shriners Children's Portland patient since he was a baby, recently took first place in the Alaska junior high state wrestling championship.