Patient Story

A Symbol of Freedom

Dec 16, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/A-symbol-of-freedom

Ever since birth, Opal has faced an uphill battle for independence. Due to complications during her delivery, Opal suffered a stroke shortly after birth.

Patient Story

The Story of Big James

Feb 04, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/The-story-of-Big-James

They called him Big James, and when he was tracking down varsity quarterbacks as a high school underclassman in the state championships, he was a special sight to see – especially to those who knew The Story.

News

2024 Shriners Children’s Hospital Charleston Classic Field Announced

Jul 09, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/Charleston-Classic-2024-field

The ESPN Events men’s college basketball tournament will be played Nov. 21, 22 and 24 at TD Arena.

News

Presale Discount: 2023 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic Tickets Available Now!

Aug 08, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Charleston-Classic-Tickets

ESPN Events has revealed the bracket for the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic, to be played Nov. 16, 17 and 19 at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina.

News

Shriners Children’s Spokane Shares Tips to Prevent Playground Injuries

Apr 11, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Tips-to-Prevent-Playground-Injuries

Playground accidents are some of the more common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries.

News

Spokane Shriners Hospital Hosts Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating Event

Oct 26, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spokane-Shriners-Hospital-hosts-drive-thru-trick-or-treating-event

Since 2007, the Spokane Shriners Hospital child life and recreational therapy departments have partnered with the Spirit of Children Foundation to host a Halloween party for patients and their families. Normally, participants enjoy craft projects, face painting, goodies and leave with a brand new co...

News

Shriners Children's Leads Cutting-edge Arthrogryposis Research

Nov 21, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Arthrogryposis-Research-Event

Shriners Children's Arthrogryposis Research Group met for its first research event at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Canada.

Patient Story

Off-duty Firefighters Jump Into Action

Aug 31, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Off-duty-firefighters-jump-into-action

As Ayden was standing near his dad and the cooking station, a sudden gust of strong wind blew a pop-up shade tent into the cooking station, causing boiling water and hot food to spill onto Ayden’s legs and feet.

Patient Story

Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast

Dec 21, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-cast

Certified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Podcast

Sports Medicine Therapy Services at Shriners Children's Portland

Mar 04, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/03/Sports-Medicine-Shriners-Childrens-Portland

Michelle Foss, PT, D.P.T., at Shriners Children's Portland, explains tailoring physical therapy to the individual athlete after injury or surgery.