A very active and outgoing fifth grader, Cadence loves school and also enjoys playing the violin, cheerleading, gymnastics, reading, and playing with her three sisters.
Cadence enjoying an oudoor yoga session
Grateful Family Gives Back Following Burn Care at Shriners Children's Boston
Meet Cadence
Nine-year-old Cadence was enjoying a spring evening with her family at their home in upstate New York when a terrible accident occurred around their fire pit. As she and her three sisters were roasting marshmallows, there was a sudden explosion that severely injured Cadence.
While her 8-year-old sister Madison and 4-year-old sister Aria suffered minor injuries, Cadence sustained third and fourth degree burns over 50% of her body. Her twin sister, Kennedy, was not hurt. After being transferred to two different hospitals, the prognosis was grim. Cadence’s family was told she might not make it through the night.
With her family by her side, Cadence pulled through. Friends and family contacted her mom, Angie, about the possibility of seeking treatment at Shriners Children’s Boston. “What we heard from just a few stories sounded so amazing,” Angie said. “We spoke to Dr. Robert Sheridan in Boston and knew it was the right move for us.”
As Cadence’s care was transitioned to Shriners Children’s, Angie was grateful for the support they received before even arriving at the hospital. “Liza, our social worker, walked me through the process for transfer and took care of everything she could,” she recalled.
Cadence had two skin graft surgeries and was an inpatient for a month. During that time she formed special bonds with members of her care team. “Nurse Shannon, Nurse Sam and Nurse Rich were just a few of the many amazing staff that cared for Cadence,” said Angie. “Rebecca from child life gave her a trusting friendship when she needed it the most.”
As Cadence’s recovery progressed, she worked hard to overcome the obstacles that remained. “Jessica from physical therapy gave Cadence the hope of being able to walk, feed herself, and play the violin again, which she achieved with the encouragement and persistence of the entire staff,” said Angie. “Every time she reached a new milestone, the whole floor would come in throughout the day and congratulate her.”
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