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Colton: Patient Ambassador

Dec 14, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-Ambassador

Colton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.

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Shriners Children's Scoliosis Patients Give Back

Jul 27, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Scoliosis-Patients-Give-Back

We celebrate several patient ambassadors with scoliosis who have hosted fundraisers, toy drives and school projects to raise money and awareness about Shriners Children’s and the care they received.

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Rose Parade Float Highlights Patients’ Will to Overcome Challenges and Reach their Goals

Jan 10, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Rose-Parade-2023

Shriners Children’s recently participated in the iconic Rose Parade. This year’s float, entitled "Back in the Game," depicted our patients’ joy in overcoming challenges and realizing their dreams.

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Shriners Children’s Southern California Patient Danna Participates in the 135th Rose Parade

Jan 10, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/Danna-Rose-Parade

Shriners Children’s Southern California patient Danna joyfully joins the 135th Rose Parade in a heartwarming display of resilience and celebration.

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Patient With Lifelong Scoliosis Flourishes With Halo Program Treatment

Jul 16, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-with-lifelong-scoliosis-flourishes-with-halo-program-treatment

With a love of unicorns and glitter, patient McKayla’s dynamic personality permeates the halls of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville.

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Lily Ready to Treat Patients with Same Type of Care She Received

Feb 24, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lily-ready-to-treat-patients-with-same-type-of-care-she-received

Lily has been coming to Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center – Lexington nearly all her life. As a baby, she visited for the first time, and this week, at 21, she had her last appointment.

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Determined Patient Overcomes Obstacles in Eagle Scout Project

Aug 18, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Determined-patient-overcomes-obstacles-in-Eagle-Scout-project

Boy Scout and Shriners Hospitals for Children patient Riley recently overcame many obstacles to complete an Eagle Scout project to benefit patient families of the Erie Shriners Medical Center.

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Former Patient Runs Virtual Boston Marathon to Raise Funds for the Boston Shriners Hospital

Aug 20, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Former-patient-runs-virtual-Boston-Marathon-to-raise-funds-for-the-Boston-Shriners-Hospital

Former Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston patient, 33-year-old Matthew Paul, is making a personal dream come true: He is running the Boston Marathon.

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Multidisciplinary Care Helps Patient Address Multiple Conditions

Jul 23, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Multidisciplinary-care-helps-patient-address-multiple-conditions

Described as “the life of the hospital” by a Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville staff member, Catlynn is no stranger to the Shriners family. A patient since age 3, Catlynn was diagnosed with three conditions.

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Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Juan Diego

Jul 03, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador--Juan-Diego

Juan Diego, 18, was burned in an electrical accident when he was 13, leaving his hands seriously disfigured.