Patient Story

Competitive Cheerleader with Cerebral Palsy Thanks Shriners Children’s for Her Success

Apr 11, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Competitive-Cheerleader-with-Cerebral-Palsy-Thanks-Shriners-Childrens-for-Her-Success

Payton was born with cerebral palsy but refuses to let her condition hold her back from the things she loves.

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Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story

Dec 02, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Kira-Story

Kira, a dancer since age 2 and a competitive dancer since age 6, never thought pain would end her dancing career.

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Owyn is One in a Million

Apr 04, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Owyn-is-One-in-a-Million

Born with eight fingers and no thumb on her left hand, Owyn's family sought treatment for a rare diagnosis at Shriners Children's St. Louis.

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Hope for Families Navigating Rare Diseases

Apr 19, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Hope-for-Families-Navigating-Rare-Diseases

Through specialized care and unwavering support, Shriners Children’s Portland provides a beacon of hope for Avery and Madison.

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A Story of Resilience: Silas Shares Journey With VACTERL Association

May 16, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Silas-Shares-Journey-with-VACTERL-Association

Eight-year-old Silas has been coming to Shriners Children’s Northern California for the past three years because he was born with VACTERL association.

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Ohio Teen Warns of Dangers From Flammable Liquids

Jun 05, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Kennedy-Flammable-Liquid-Burn

Kennedy sustained burns on her arm, hand, stomach and thighs after a lit candle ignited the fumes from her nail polish remover.

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Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine

Jul 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-Medicine

Born with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.

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Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's

Apr 12, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-Recovers

Ivan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.

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A Full-Circle Moment for Catherine Tallant, Psy.D.

Jul 12, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Shriners-Childrens-Texas-Full-Circle-Moment

As a child, Dr. Tallant was diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes and was treated at Shriners Children's. She is now a psychologist at Shriners Children's Texas.

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Step by Step: How Claire Found Her Stride at Shriners Children's Northern California

Aug 26, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Claire-Cerebral-Palsy-Success-at-Shriners-Childrens-Northern-California

Claire has been coming to Shriners Children's Northern California for cerebral palsy treatment since she was young. She enjoys running track and swimming, thanks to the amazing care she received.