Patient Story

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.

Patient Story

One year without losing hope

Aug 26, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Un-ao-sin-perder-la-esperanza

Medical discharge of one of our patients after almost a year of being hospitalized in several occasions.

Patient Story

Successful Chest Wall Reconstruction Allows Patient to Pursue His Dreams

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Successful-chest-wall-reconstruction-allows-patient-to-pursue-his-dreams

Zachary's proper diagnosis of a rare chest wall condition, Currarino-Silverman syndrome, leads to reconstructive surgery that changes his life.

Patient Story

Gabriel’s Story: Mother of Baby Treated for Scald Burns Shares Message of Hope

May 19, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Message-of-Hope

After being burned in scalding bath water, 4-month-old Gabriel received transformative burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.

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Enzo Gets Back in the Game

Aug 16, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Enzo-Gets-Back-in-the-Game

A Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient is thankful to have received a new device to improve his basketball game and comfort while playing.

Patient Story

A Mother’s Story

Dec 16, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/Samantha

Katheryne describes the exceptional care her daughter receives at Shriners Children's Boston.

Patient Story

Meet Maddie

Mar 19, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Meet-Maddie

With gratitude for the specialized care she received at Shriners Children’s Boston, Maddie founded her a nonprofit called Brave Bees, an organization that aims to spread kindness through her school and community.

Patient Story

Shriners Children's Helps Jennessa's Real-life Cinderella Prom

May 31, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Jennessa-Prom-Miracle

Jennessa will always remember being voted prom queen, but she’ll also carry happy memories of getting to wear sneakers to prom, something she almost couldn’t do because of a childhood orthopedic condition.

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A Full-Circle Journey Back to Boston

Nov 09, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Sarah-Full-Circle

Sarah returns to Boston for work after receiving care at Shriners Children's Boston as a child.

Patient Story

Riding Through Adversity: Carlitos’ Story

Dec 26, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Carlitos-Amputation-Story

After an unexpected bike accident, Carlitos found healing at Shriners Children's Northern California.