Patient Story

Play Ball, Jace!

Sep 29, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jace-Wilson-Glove

Jace doesn't let his distal arthrogryposis and tethered spinal cord stop his baseball dreams.

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Going the Distance

Jan 24, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Jokubas

Lithuanian boy brought to Shriners Children's St. Louis for orthopedic care, family connects through telehealth.

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Standing Strong and Giving Back

May 16, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Victoria-and-Megan

After going through their own journeys with scoliosis, these two girls know exactly what it takes to help other patients getting ready for spine surgery.

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Marius’ Resilience Continues to Inspire Others

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

Marius triumphs over adversity.

Patient Story

From Patient to Provider

Mar 05, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/From-Patient-to-Provider

The new manager of surgical services at Shriners Children's Lexington can relate to her patients because she was once a Shriners Children's patient, too.

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You’re Sticking Out for a Reason

Jun 12, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-Game

Colton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.

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Peggy Accepts No Limits

Jul 31, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Peggy-Accepts-No-Limits

Peggy’s family was told she would never walk, but thanks to orthopedic care at Shriners Children’s she is participating in a life she loves.

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Making a Difference Runs in Juan Uriel's Family

Jun 13, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Juan-Uriel-Makes-a-Difference

After seeing the need for pediatric burn care and education in Mexico, Juan Uriel and his mom, Patricia, were inspired to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children with burns.

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Making History as Shriners Children’s Texas First Spine Surgery

Oct 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Alysa-Spine-Surgery

Alysa recently made history as the first patient to undergo spine surgery at Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston.

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A Safe Place to Heal: Heidi's Burn Journey and the Power of Wrap-Around Care

Oct 14, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Heidis-Burn-Care-Journey

Heidi was at a birthday party when the hem of her dress caught fire from an outdoor fire pit, resulting in the need for burn care.