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Patient Story
Elizabeth's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Elizabeths-storyWhen 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.
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Patient Story
Unbroken Effort
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Unbroken-effortMoments of levity are rare when parents share the stories of how their children ended up at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis for treatment. And then there’s Hadley’s mom, Connie.
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Patient Story
Kiera's Successful Surgery Sends Her Leaping Back to Ballet
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Kieras-successful-surgery-sends-her-leaping-back-to-balletWhen Kiera turned 11, she began to experience back pain. While her pain wasn’t necessarily severe, it was adequate enough to warrant a trip to her primary care provider. Once her physician noticed not one, but two curves in Kiera’s spine, she was immediately referred to the Portland Shriners Hospita...
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Patient Story
Sharon's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sharons-storyFourteen-year-old Sharon’s journey with the Boston Shriners Hospital began this past October after she suffered a terrible injury at a barn where she frequently rides horses.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Runs Virtual Boston Marathon to Raise Funds for the Boston Shriners Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Former-patient-runs-virtual-Boston-Marathon-to-raise-funds-for-the-Boston-Shriners-HospitalFormer Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston patient, 33-year-old Matthew Paul, is making a personal dream come true: He is running the Boston Marathon.
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Patient Story
Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Dads-words-Our-Shriners-Hospital-experienceThere is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.
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Patient Story
Isaac’s Confidence Shines
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Issacs-StoryIsaac’s confidence soars with the help of Shriners Children's Southern California.
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Patient Story
Annabelle's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Annabelle-CelebratesAnnabelle was born without a fully formed right ear.
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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
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Eyes 2028 LA Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Dani-Kanas-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children's Florida and Philadelphia patient Danielle Kanas has dealt with setbacks throughout her life that will only make her stronger on her journey to her goal of the Paralympic Games in 2028.