Patient Story

'Governor Gav' Shares His Shriners Children's Journey Across Midwest

Sep 20, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Gavin-Shares-His-Journey

When he was just 6 months old, Gavin became critically ill with meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection that in severe cases, causes a rash and lesions that can lead to amputations.

Patient Story

Meet Christian, Shriners Children’s Florida’s 2023 Standard Bearer Representative for the Shriners Children’s Open

Sep 18, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Christian-Florida-Standard-Bearer

Christian is a cyclist, mentor and ballroom dancer.

Patient Story

Accessibility for All

Jun 20, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Accessibility-for-All

Maggie, a Shriners Children's Portland patient ambassador, successfully advocated for the installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility button on the front doors of her high school to help aid people with physical disabilities.

News

Shriners Children’s Camps: All About Giving Kids Opportunities

Oct 04, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Shriners-Childrens-Camps

Shriners Children’s wrapped up another season of camps designed to give patients the opportunity for extraordinary experiences and, most importantly, to just let kids be kids.

Patient Story

Former Shriners Children’s Spokane Patient Inspires Future Wheelchair Athletes

Apr 27, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Susannah-Paralympian

Susannah is a three-time Paralympic athlete.

Video

Patient Alumni Network - Meet Jacob

Feb 14, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/02/Patient-Alumni-Network-Meet-Jacob

Former Shriners Children's patient, Jacob helps us launch our Patient Alumni Network, which allows former patients to connect and stay involved with Shriners Children's by sharing their stories.

Patient Story

Recreational Therapy Inspires Riley

Sep 23, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Recreational-Therapy-Inspires-Riley

Riley found hope, a future career and the rehabilitation and support services she needed at Shriners Children's.

Patient Story

Diego: Passion for Extreme Sports

May 23, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Diego

As a patient at Shriners Hospital, Diego discovered his passion for BMX.

Patient Story

Leigh Thanks Shriners Children's for Helping Her Achieve Her Dreams

Mar 10, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Leigh

Leigh is grateful for the lifelong care she has received, as well as the support the entire Shriners Children's community continues to offer to her.

Patient Story

Former Patient Runs to Support Shriners Children’s Boston

Mar 24, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Meet-Matthew

A Shriners Children's Boston patient for more than 15 years, Matthew is committed to giving back to the hospital where he spent so much time as a child.