Patient Story

Meet Snyders: Spreading Joy at Shriners Children’s Boston

Jun 09, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Snyders-Story

Snyders, an active and outgoing 5-year-old, suffered third-degree burns over 70% of his body as a result of a catastrophic kitchen explosion in his home country of Ecuador.

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Meet Dianelys: From Puerto Rico to Boston for Critical Burn Care and Rehabilitation

Apr 24, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Meet-Dianelys

After being burned over 80% of her body in a catastrophic house fire, Dianelys received lifesaving care at Shriners Children's Boston. She is back to being a kid at home in Puerto Rico.

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In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences

Aug 08, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/In-Their-Own-Words

Three patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.

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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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Shriners Children’s Patient Wins Big at 2022 IWAS Games

Dec 07, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Patient-Ambassador-Wins-Big

More than 600 athletes competed in the 2022 International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Games in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, and Shriners Children’s Florida is proud that Patient Ambassador Danielle was one of them.

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Mother Raises Awareness After Son's Burn Care at Shriners Children’s Boston

Mar 29, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Walkers-Story

Walker’s burn care at Shriners Children’s Boston comes with an important message for families.

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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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Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine

Jul 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-Medicine

Born with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.

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A Full-Circle Moment for Catherine Tallant, Psy.D.

Jul 12, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Shriners-Childrens-Texas-Full-Circle-Moment

As a child, Dr. Tallant was diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes and was treated at Shriners Children's. She is now a psychologist at Shriners Children's Texas.