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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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Grateful Family Gives Back to Shriners Children's Boston

Oct 09, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Grateful-Family-Gives-Back

While being treated for his burn injuries, Ben and his family developed a special bond with nurse Rich.

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Shriners Children's Boston Patient Chloe is Co-Chairing the 2024 Boston Haunted Walk Along With Her Parents

May 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Boston-Patient-Cochairs-2024-Boston-Haunted-Walk

Fifteen-year-old Chloe has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Boston since she was a toddler, after burning both hands on a pellet stove.

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Brave Beyond Burns: Gael's Journey at Shriners Children's

Jul 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Gael-Journey-Southern-California

Gael was just 2 when a kitchen accident changed his life forever. While playing with his younger cousin in their home in Tijuana, Mexico, a stove toppled over, causing severe burns covering his abdomen to his thighs.

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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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James’ Journey of Recovery with Shriners Children’s Ohio

May 15, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/James-Journey-of-Recovery-with-Shriners-Childrens-Ohio

James is the first to extend a handshake when meeting someone new, and eager to embrace someone he loves. When asked what makes him grateful, he replies with an enthusiastic shout, “Everything!”

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Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat

Jun 01, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Audrey

Spine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.

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Harli's Determination to Continue Racing Has Led Her to the Winner's Circle of Life

Jul 18, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Harli-Racing

Even in the face of her challenging recovery, Harli never gave up hope, or lost her determination.

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Shriners Children’s Boston Becomes Family for Burn Survivor

Oct 11, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Family-for-Burn-Survivor

Nevaeh has been receiving burn care at Shriners Children's Boston for scalds she sustained as a young child.

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Teeing Off a Fall to Remember

Sep 27, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Maddie-Standard-Bearer

Maddie, a Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children's, is excited to take on a new title of Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas this October.