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Young Burn Survivor Thrives Following Treatment at Shriners Children’s Boston

Apr 11, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Hannah-Burn-Care

Hannah burned both hands after crawling up to and touching a glass-fronted fireplace as a young child.

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Aitana’s Journey: Walking with Confidence

Jun 24, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Aitana-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-Care

At just 3 years old, Aitana had sustained an injury to her femur that left her with a noticeable leg length discrepancy.

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Lisa Marie: From Clubfoot to Speed Skating

Feb 06, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/From-Clubfoot-to-Speed-Skating

Eleven-year-old Lisa Marie has been speed skating for seven years. She’s already won eight medals in competitions.

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Fun Toys Inspire Future Donations

Jul 11, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Fun-Toys-Inspire-Future-Donations

Two patients from Shriners Children’s Chicago were so thankful for the care they received that they decided to give back in a unique way.

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Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others

Jun 05, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Sadie-Arthrogryposis

Sadie has always appreciated the fact that her doctors included her in the decisions concerning her treatment. It is a unique aspect that Sadie believes is what makes Shriners Children’s so special.

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Brody’s Parents Encourage Caregivers to Rely on the Support System at Shriners Children’s Boston

Jul 23, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Support-System-at-Shriners-Childrens-Boston

Brody is a craniofacial patient at Shriners Children's Boston, and his parents recommend finding connections with families who have been through similar situations.

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Shriners Children’s Boston Helps Former Patient Realize Her Passion

Feb 22, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Former-Patient-Realizes-Her-Passion

Lauren received burn care at Shriners Children's Boston after a scald injury.

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Former Patient Inspired to Become a Nurse After Years of Burn Care and Innovative Laser Treatments

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

8-year-old Olivia received third-degree scald burns when a pot a boiling water accidentally spilled down her back. Thirteen years later she and her family are grateful for the transformative burn care and advanced reconstructive care Olivia received at Shriners Children's Boston.

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Making History as Shriners Children’s Texas First Spine Surgery

Oct 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Alysa-Spine-Surgery

Alysa recently made history as the first patient to undergo spine surgery at Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston.

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Shriners Children’s Boston Patient Reminds Children Anything Is Possible

Aug 09, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Boston-Patient-Reminds-Children-Anything-is-Possible

Angel is giving hope to younger patients at Shriners Children’s Boston after spending most of his life receiving treatment for burn injuries he sustained as a young child.