Parker's Story

“These days, Parker is as strong as ever,” stated Sharonda. He rides bikes and four-wheelers with his friends. He plays basketball on his middle school team. He perseveres with a positive outlook. In fact, said Sharonda, "the team at Shriners Children’s helped break the chains off Parker and now he’s limitless! They gave him his personality back.” And he’s not taking that for granted.

Filled with a hard-won sense of compassion for those who are struggling, Parker never shies away from a friend in need. “Parker is using his story to comfort others,” explained Sharonda. He recognizes and relates to physical pain as well as emotional pain. He knows what it’s like to hurt and he’s ready to let others know they’re not alone.

From providing personalized care that helps them run and walk and play again to being a compassionate partner their families can trust, Shriners Children’s is proud to serve and empower kids every day. More than just a world-class, international healthcare system, Shriners Children’s is a source of hope and healing when all else feels lost.