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Patient Story
Elena Stands On Her Own Two Feet Because of Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/ElenaElena has never let her prosthetic legs limit her abilities.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Aims for Successful Paris Games to Close Out Paralympic Career
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/McKenna-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children’s Portland patient McKenna Geer will write the final chapter of her para shooting career this summer in Paris when she competes at her third Paralympic Games.
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Patient Story
Taelley's Triumph: A Journey of Smiles and Strength
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Taelley-TriumphDoctors told Taelley’s mom, Lindsey, that her baby would never walk, talk, or have any quality of life, but within her first two months of life, everyone was shocked and amazed by the resilient little girl.
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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
Jackson's Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Jacksons-JourneyAfter multiple medical opinions, Jackson receives life-changing care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Florida Patient to Compete in the 2024 Paralympic Trials
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Momo-ParalympicsAn accomplished athlete, Momo is on the emerging Paralympics Swimming team.
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Patient Story
Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scoutThe team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.
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Patient Story
On the Mat, Against All Odds: Kooper's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Koopers-Story-Against-All-OddsKooper, a Shriners Children's Portland patient since he was a baby, recently took first place in the Alaska junior high state wrestling championship.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Twin Cities Patient Qualifies for Third-Straight Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Natalie-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children’s Twin Cities patient Natalie Sims was late to the game when it came to competitive swimming, but her desire elevated her to the next level.