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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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Brave Beyond Burns: Gael's Journey at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Gael-Journey-Southern-CaliforniaGael was just 2 when a kitchen accident changed his life forever. While playing with his younger cousin in their home in Tijuana, Mexico, a stove toppled over, causing severe burns covering his abdomen to his thighs.
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Peggy Accepts No Limits
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Peggy-Accepts-No-LimitsPeggy’s family was told she would never walk, but thanks to orthopedic care at Shriners Children’s she is participating in a life she loves.
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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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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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From Patient to Provider: How Shriners Children’s Texas Inspired Jacy to Become a Physician Assistant
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
Chasing a Dream
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Chasing-a-DreamWhile walking comes naturally to most children, it was a challenge for Romina, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) after she was born prematurely at 7 months.
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Lisa Marie: From Clubfoot to Speed Skating
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/From-Clubfoot-to-Speed-SkatingEleven-year-old Lisa Marie has been speed skating for seven years. She’s already won eight medals in competitions.
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"Living an Exceptional Life" Thanks to Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Peters-StoryIn early December 1995, a cooking accident left Peter with second- and third- degree burns over a third of his body from boiling water.
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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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