Patient Story

Jennifer, Framing Personal and Professional Success

Apr 07, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Framing--personal-and-professional-success

After several treatments for arthrogryposis, Jennifer always knew that she would achieve her dreams.

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Paralympian Dani Calls Shriners Children's a Place Where Miracles Happen

Feb 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Paralympian-Dani

Now that Dani looks back over the years, she encourages kids with disabilities to look for opportunities to do more. “There are way more opportunities than you might think for adaptive athletes!”

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Standing Strong and Giving Back

May 16, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Victoria-and-Megan

After going through their own journeys with scoliosis, these two girls know exactly what it takes to help other patients getting ready for spine surgery.

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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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Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life

Mar 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lucas-Unlimbited

Although he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.

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Sisters Receive Life-Changing Burn Care Following Boat Fire

Mar 28, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lacy-and-Amy

Two sisters are now in a position to give back to Shriners Children’s Ohio, the hospital that saved their lives.

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Perry Cate Defies the Odds with Help from Shriners Children’s Lexington

Mar 28, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Perry-Cate

Almost no one expected Perry Cate to survive after she was born with multiple physical differences. Today, she is a vibrant college student studying forensic science and has a passion for creative arts.

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Celeste's Story

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

Celeste was a Shriners Children's Boston patient for over two decades.

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Elena Stands On Her Own Two Feet Because of Shriners Children's

Feb 23, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Elena

Elena has never let her prosthetic legs limit her abilities.

Patient Story

A Full Circle Moment: Keegan Gives Back

May 06, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Keegan-Gives-Back

When Keegan turned 21 and graduated from pediatric care at Shriners Children’s, she stayed in touch with Brock McConkey, CPO, who has been her prosthetist since she was 18 months old. One day, he called her with the opportunity of a lifetime.