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Eighteen-Year-Old Shriners Children’s Patient Aiming for Future Paralympic Games

Jun 18, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Keira-Paralympics

Keira has won 17 gold medals in archery and has her eyes on the 2028 Paralympic Games.

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Brody’s Parents Encourage Caregivers to Rely on the Support System at Shriners Children’s Boston

Jul 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Support-System-at-Shriners-Childrens-Boston

Brody is a craniofacial patient at Shriners Children's Boston, and his parents recommend finding connections with families who have been through similar situations.

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Former Shriners Children’s Patient Aims for Successful Paris Games to Close Out Paralympic Career

Aug 14, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/McKenna-Paralympics

Former Shriners Children’s Portland patient McKenna Geer will write the final chapter of her para shooting career this summer in Paris when she competes at her third Paralympic Games.

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Defining Amazing: Eli's Unstoppable Journey

Oct 18, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elis-Limb-Deficiency-Journey

With the care and support of Shriners Children's Greenville, Eli is redefining what it means to be amazing.

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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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A Tale of Two Brothers: A Life Changing Experience

Dec 07, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/Hayden-and-Hudson

Brothers Hayden, 19, and Hudson, 16, both had Nuss bar surgery at Shriners Children's New England to correct pectus excavatum, a chest wall deformity in which the breastbone sinks into the chest.

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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.

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Mia's Story

Apr 13, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Mia

Feeding difficulties lead to cleft palate diagnosis.

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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.