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Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
Dec 14, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, 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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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-healingJust 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...
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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-receivedLily 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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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-SurgeryIn 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.
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Patient Story
Elizabeth's Story
Sep 01, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Elizabeths-storyWhen 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.
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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-ParadeShriners Children’s 2023 Rose Parade float, entitled Back in the Game, showcased our patients’ joy in overcoming challenges and realizing their dreams.
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Video
Rewriting Destiny: Grayson’s Story
Jul 03, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/07/Rewriting-Destiny-Grayson-StoryMeet International Patient Ambassador Grayson.
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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-ClassicAlly, 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.
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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-DancerNatalie is a world champion in the Irish dance community and a patient ambassador for Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
Dustin Loves a Challenge
Feb 24, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Dustin-Orthopedic-CareShriners Children's St. Louis patient, a double amputee, mentors young boys to lean into their own resiliency.
