Patient Story

Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life

Mar 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lucas-Unlimbited

Although he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.

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Sisters Receive Life-Changing Burn Care Following Boat Fire

Mar 28, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lacy-and-Amy

Two sisters are now in a position to give back to Shriners Children’s Ohio, the hospital that saved their lives.

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Myles Gets His First Prosthesis

Apr 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-Prosthesis

Myles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.

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Former Shriners Children’s Twin Cities Patient Qualifies for Third-Straight Paralympics

Aug 02, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Natalie-Paralympics

Former Shriners Children’s Twin Cities patient Natalie Sims was late to the game when it came to competitive swimming, but her desire elevated her to the next level.

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Paralympian Dani Calls Shriners Children's a Place Where Miracles Happen

Feb 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Paralympian-Dani

Now that Dani looks back over the years, she encourages kids with disabilities to look for opportunities to do more. “There are way more opportunities than you might think for adaptive athletes!”

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Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story

Dec 02, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Kira-Story

Kira, a dancer since age 2 and a competitive dancer since age 6, never thought pain would end her dancing career.

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Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hunter Woodhall Sprints Toward Third Paralympics

Jul 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Hunter-Paralympics

Hunter gains momentum while preparing for the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hannah Dederick Continues Spokane Wheelchair Racing Legacy

Jul 22, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Hannah-Paralympics

Dederick is following in the footsteps of her mentor and wheelchair racing legend Susannah Scaroni.

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Step by Step: How Claire Found Her Stride at Shriners Children's Northern California

Aug 26, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Claire-Cerebral-Palsy-Success-at-Shriners-Childrens-Northern-California

Claire has been coming to Shriners Children's Northern California for cerebral palsy treatment since she was young. She enjoys running track and swimming, thanks to the amazing care she received.

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Lemonade, Legacy and Love: Nainoa’s Story

Jul 29, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Nainoas-Lemonade-Stand

Determined to raise $1,000 in honor of his grandmother's memory, Nainoa started a Lemonade Stand fundraiser as part of the Donor Brick Program.