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Patient Story
Parker's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Parkers-StoryHow Parker found himself again after a serious car accident left him in need of a prosthetic leg
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Philadelphia opened June 24, 1926.
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Treatment
Recreational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Recreational-TherapyAt Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.
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Patient Story
Bracing Against the Curve: Anakalia’s Story of Strength and Support from Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Bracing-Against-the-CurveAnakalia was born with osteogenesis imperfecta. Unlike many families, her parents were fully prepared to care for a child with this disorder, since her dad, Mike, was born with the same condition.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Grayson
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-GraysonGrayson, 20, was born in Kiev, Ukraine, without a femur, making his right leg significantly shorter than his left.
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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
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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Patient Story
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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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.
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Patient Story
Making History as Shriners Children’s Texas First Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Alysa-Spine-SurgeryAlysa recently made history as the first patient to undergo spine surgery at Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston.
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