Patient Story

Mom Shares Advice for Families Expecting a Child With a Cleft Lip or Palate

Jul 21, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Charlie-Gail-Cleft-Story

Facial clefts are one of the most common birth differences in the U.S. It can be a challenge for families to find education, resources, support and specialized treatment. Shriners Children's is here for you.

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Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life

Mar 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lucas-Unlimbited

Although he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.

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Myles Gets His First Prosthesis

Apr 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-Prosthesis

Myles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.

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Leigh Thanks Shriners Children's for Helping Her Achieve Her Dreams

Mar 10, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Leigh

Leigh is grateful for the lifelong care she has received, as well as the support the entire Shriners Children's community continues to offer to her.

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RaeAnne’s Journey to the Crown: Ms. Wheelchair USA 

Mar 06, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/RaeAnne-Spinal-Care

From patient to Ms. Wheelchair USA, RaeAnne’s journey is one of strength, advocacy and breaking barriers.

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Shriners Children's Boston Patient Chloe is Co-Chairing the 2024 Boston Haunted Walk Along With Her Parents

May 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Boston-Patient-Cochairs-2024-Boston-Haunted-Walk

Fifteen-year-old Chloe has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Boston since she was a toddler, after burning both hands on a pellet stove.

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Hallie Finds Care for Cerebral Palsy at Shriners Children's Lexington

Oct 05, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Hallie

Hallie was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was a baby, and has been coming to Shriners Children's Lexington most of her life.

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Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Paige

Jul 01, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-Paige

Paige, 19, was diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a painful and rare condition often described as burning from the inside out, when she was 8.

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A Scary Diagnosis at 4 Years Old to Thriving 40 Years Later: Scott’s Story

Jul 09, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Scott-Muscular-Dystrophy-Story

When he was 4, Scott’s family noticed that he was having some trouble getting up from the ground and his walk started to look different. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.

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The Journey to Riding a Two-Wheeler

Jul 11, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Hazel-Limb-Difference-Story

Hazel loves riding her tricycle, but because she was born with a limb difference, she needs extra support to balance herself. To help her achieve her dream of riding on two wheels, she visited Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.