Patient Story

Samyuktha's Healing Journey After Burn Injury

Aug 25, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Samyukthas-Story

Samyuktha receives specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.

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Navigating Clubfoot Treatment: Nolan's Journey at Shriners Children's Spokane

Apr 22, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Navigating-Clubfoot-Treatment

Specialists use rapid casting to treat Nolan's bilateral clubfoot.

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Born with Erb’s Palsy, Built for Greatness: Ashton’s Story

Jul 07, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Ashton-Erbs-Palsy-Care

Ashton was born with Erb's palsy, but thanks to the care he receives from the team at Shriners Children's Northern California, he now competes as a competitive water polo goalie.

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Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Grayson

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

Grayson, 20, was born in Kiev, Ukraine, without a femur, making his right leg significantly shorter than his left.

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Courage Comes in Small Packages

May 28, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Rhyatt-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-Care

Seven-year-old Rhyatt was born with a cleft lip and palate, a condition that has shaped much of his young life.

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More Than Medicine: How Shriners Children's Helped David Find Confidence and Community

Jul 07, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/David-Amniotic-Band-Syndrome-Care

For as long as he can remember, David has never let his hand difference hold him back.

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Achieving Goals on and off the Field: Xavier’s Inspiring Story

Mar 25, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Xavier-Orthopedic-Care

Born with congenital bilateral tibial hemimelia, a rare condition in which the tibia is absent in both legs, Xavier faced major challenges early in life.

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'Never Give Up': How a 12-Year-Old with Arthrogryposis Found Her Determination

Sep 02, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Evelyn-Arthrogryposis-Care

Evelyn has overcome a rare condition with the pediatric orthopedic expertise provided by the staff at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.

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Parker's Story

Jun 27, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Parkers-Story

How Parker found himself again after a serious car accident left him in need of a prosthetic leg

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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.