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Jaxson's Story

Feb 28, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Jaxsons-Story

Second opinion changes life of patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

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Shriner Shares Unique Journey From Patient's Dad to Fraternity Noble

Mar 31, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Dad-to-Fraternity-Noble

Adam's journey to become a Shriner began almost a decade ago after a tragic accident at their home left his son severely burned.

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Ju Anne and Her Story Towards Scoliosis Recovery

Oct 25, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/Ju-Anne

Ju Anne is a scoliosis patient at the Mexico Shriners Hospital

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Former Shriners Children’s Chicago Patient Peter Berry Showcases Unbreakable Mindset with Success in Wheelchair Basketball

Aug 08, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Peter-Paralympics

Peter Berry’s journey to be selected as a top alternate for the U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team hasn’t been easy – but it has given him an indomitable spirit and will to succeed.

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Jovani's story

Jul 21, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Jovanis-story

When the state permitted the resumption of non-emergency surgeries, Jovani’s case was the first performed at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston.

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Introducing Our 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Standard Bearer Representative, Danielle

Jul 01, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Introducing-our-2020-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Open-standard-bearer-representative-Danielle

Danielle, a high school junior in Tampa, Florida, has a goal of being a Paralympian. Born in China, she developed a life-threatening hand infection, which lead to a below-elbow amputation when she was 3 weeks old.

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Mother and Son Treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Mother-and-son-treated-for-osteogenesis-imperfecta-at-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children

Medical team's expertise in treating osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) helps Hunter thrive.

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Teen Recovers in Pediatric Rehabilitation Program

Jan 14, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Teen-recovers-in-pediatric-rehabilitation-program

Knowing Jalen needed a pediatric rehabilitation medical team for intense physical therapy, her doctors recommended care at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.

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Defying the Odds One 'Never' at a Time

Nov 27, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Defying-the-odds-one-never-at-a-time

Despite being given a long list of "nevers," Elijah continues to overcome the odds, thanks to the care he receives at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu.

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Alejandro is a professional athlete in throw, shot put and discus

Aug 28, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Alejandro-es-atleta-profesional-en-lanzamiento-bala-y-disco

Alejandro is a professional athlete in field athletics. He specializes in javelin throw, discus and shot put in the F57 category and belongs to the Mexican Federation of Wheelchair Sports representing the State of Mexico.