Patient Story

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.

Patient Story

Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing

Oct 02, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healing

Just three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...

Podcast

Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's

Apr 22, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-Surgery

In this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.

Patient Story

Elizabeth's Story

Sep 01, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Elizabeths-story

When she was 8 years old, on Mother’s Day 2011, Elizabeth fell victim to the No. 1 cause of burns in children during an innocent family get-together enjoyed by most Louisianans.

Patient Story

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.

Video

Shriners Children's Float, Back in the Game, at the 2023 Rose Parade

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

Shriners Children’s 2023 Rose Parade float, entitled Back in the Game, showcased our patients’ joy in overcoming challenges and realizing their dreams.

Video

Rewriting Destiny: Grayson’s Story

Jul 03, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/07/Rewriting-Destiny-Grayson-Story

Meet International Patient Ambassador Grayson.

Video

Ally, Honorary Team Captain at the University of Michigan

Mar 02, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/03/Ally-College-Classic

Ally, one of our Patient Ambassadors, had a blast meeting the University of Michigan baseball team! She was the honorary captain for this team competing in the Shriners Children's College Classic.

Video

Patient Ambassador Natalie Shows Off Her Irish Dance Moves for St. Patrick's Day 2022

Mar 15, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/03/Natalie-Irish-Dancer

Natalie is a world champion in the Irish dance community and a patient ambassador for Shriners Children's Philadelphia.

Video

Kooper's Wrestling Win

Jul 07, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/07/Kooper-Wrestling

Kooper is Alaska's junior high state wresting champ!