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Spirit Halloween Gives Largest Donation Yet, Despite a Pandemic

Jan 21, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Spirit-Halloween-gives-largest-donation-yet-despite-a-pandemic

The Spirit Halloween Stores in Utah and Idaho raise the money to support Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City, and in particular, the Wheelchair Costume Clinic every year.

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Yoga Benefits the Body and Mind

Aug 21, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Yoga-benefits-the-body-and-mind

Yoga for children is a great option for exercising the mind and body. It can involve anything from simple seated stretches to complex poses that require lots of flexibility and strength.

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Sacramento Police and Fire Bring 'Good Night Lights' to Patients

Dec 16, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Sacramento-police-and-fire-bring-Good-Night-Lights-to-patients

The Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento Fire Department teamed up to bring some holiday magic to patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.

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Tips for Summer Cast Care and Going Back to School

Aug 16, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Cast-Care-and-Back-to-School

Tips for caring for your cast and keeping it dry and itch-free.

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Rose Parade Float Highlights Patients’ Will to Overcome Challenges and Reach their Goals

Jan 10, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Rose-Parade-2023

Shriners Children’s recently participated in the iconic Rose Parade. This year’s float, entitled "Back in the Game," depicted our patients’ joy in overcoming challenges and realizing their dreams.

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Speaking of Scoliosis and Spine

Jul 19, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/07/Speaking-of-Scoliosis-and-Spine

Scoliosis is a common condition that affects many children and adolescents. Our extensive podcast series will give you a look into the spine and spinal cord care at Shriners Children’s Chicago.

Patient Story

Former Patient Appointed by Governor to State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Dec 03, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Former-patient-appointed-by-governor-to-State-Council-on-Developmental-Disabilities

Kara lives independently with support from her sister and other family members. She is serving her three-year appointment as a member of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

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Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast

Dec 21, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-cast

Certified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

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Off-duty Firefighters Jump Into Action

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Off-duty-firefighters-jump-into-action

As Ayden was standing near his dad and the cooking station, a sudden gust of strong wind blew a pop-up shade tent into the cooking station, causing boiling water and hot food to spill onto Ayden’s legs and feet.

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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-healing

Just 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...