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Patient Story
You’re Sticking Out for a Reason
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-GameColton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.
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Patient Story
Making a Difference Runs in Juan Uriel's Family
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Juan-Uriel-Makes-a-DifferenceAfter seeing the need for pediatric burn care and education in Mexico, Juan Uriel and his mom, Patricia, were inspired to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children with burns.
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Patient Story
Raquel’s Smile: A Story of Perseverance and Compassionate Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Raquels-Smile-A-Story-of-Perseverance-and-Compassionate-CareOriginally from Guatemala, Raquel has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Ohio for more than four years, undergoing countless surgeries and procedures to correct a facial cleft that affected her lips and palate.
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Patient Story
A Safe Place to Heal: Heidi's Burn Journey and the Power of Wrap-Around Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Heidis-Burn-Care-JourneyHeidi was at a birthday party when the hem of her dress caught fire from an outdoor fire pit, resulting in the need for burn care.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Texas Helps Jaedin Get Back on the Court
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Jaedins-StoryACL tears are common sports-related injuries that often occur in teenage athletes, and Shriners Children’s is well versed in treating them.
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Patient Story
Mohammed’s Spina Bifida Care Team Inspires Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Mohammeds-StoryMohammed has been followed by an outstanding team of spina bifida specialists at Shriners Children’s since he was 5.
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Patient Story
Perry Cate Defies the Odds with Help from Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Perry-CateAlmost 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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Patient Story
Celeste's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Celestes-StoryCeleste was a Shriners Children's Boston patient for over two decades.
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Patient Story
A Touch Goes a Long Way: Gloria Shares Her Story in Hopes of Inspiring Others
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Gloria-Shares-Her-StoryGloria's mother credits the staff at Shriners Children's for helping them through the toughest parts of Gloria’s recovery.
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Patient Story
Ohio Teen Reflects on Burn Recovery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Bryson-Burn-RecoveryBryson said it is 'surreal' how far he has come since his injuries sustained in a gas can explosion.