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.

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-Story

Shriners Children's patient alumnus gives back.

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-Assistant

Jacy’s journey to becoming a physician assistant began long before her graduation from UTMB.

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-Story

Jesus has overcome a number of obstacles along the way, discovering that achievement is possible with optimism and determination.

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/Rachel

As a left leg amputee since birth, Rachel credits Shriners Children's Erie with giving her the confidence to succeed as an adult.

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/Jacob

Jacob’s time at Shriners Children’s shaped him into an individual capable of overcoming any challenge.

Patient Story

Colton: Patient Ambassador

Dec 14, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-Ambassador

Colton, 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.

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-healing

Just 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...

Podcast

Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's

Apr 22, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-Surgery

In this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.

Patient Story

Elizabeth's Story

Sep 01, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Elizabeths-story

When she was 8 years old, on Mother’s Day 2011, Elizabeth fell victim to the No. 1 cause of burns in children during an innocent family get-together enjoyed by most Louisianans.