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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-BackWhen 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.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Philanthropist: Megan's Story
Oct 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Megans-StoryShriners Children's patient alumnus gives back.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Texas Inspires Jesus To Go the Extra Mile
Apr 10, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Jesus-StoryJesus has overcome a number of obstacles along the way, discovering that achievement is possible with optimism and determination.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Provider: How Shriners Children’s Texas Inspired Jacy to Become a Physician Assistant
Oct 17, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Jacy-Physician-AssistantJacy’s journey to becoming a physician assistant began long before her graduation from UTMB.
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Patient Story
The Power of Volunteering: Courtney’s Mission to Help Others
Feb 20, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Courtney-Cerebral-Palsy-CareCourtney shines as a volunteer at Shriners Children’s Shreveport, where she now gives back to the team that played a vital role in her care.
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Patient Story
Rachel Credits Shriners Children's with Giving Her the Confidence to Succeed
Mar 30, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/RachelAs a left leg amputee since birth, Rachel credits Shriners Children's Erie with giving her the confidence to succeed as an adult.
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Patient Story
Jacob Discovers the Key to Embracing His Full Potential at Shriners Children’s
Apr 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/JacobJacob’s time at Shriners Children’s shaped him into an individual capable of overcoming any challenge.
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Patient Story
Colton: Patient Ambassador
Dec 14, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-AmbassadorColton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
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Patient Story
Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing
Oct 02, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healingJust three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...
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Patient Story
Lily Ready to Treat Patients with Same Type of Care She Received
Feb 24, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lily-ready-to-treat-patients-with-same-type-of-care-she-receivedLily has been coming to Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center – Lexington nearly all her life. As a baby, she visited for the first time, and this week, at 21, she had her last appointment.
