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Zachary is Sporting a Full Life Thanks to Shriners Children’s

Jan 30, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Zach-sporting-full-life

Zachary was diagnosed with arthrogryposis multiple congenital as an infant, a condition where multiple joints of the body are contracted or stiff.

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Former Patient's Family Steps Up to Co-Chair 2024 Boston Haunted Walk

Apr 19, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Former-Patient-Becomes-Cochair-of-Boston-Haunted-Walk

Alexandra was just a year and a half old when she received burn treatment at Shriners Children’s Boston, an experience that impacted her entire family.

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Molly Explores her World Independently

Jun 25, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Molly-Explores-her-World-Independently

A diagnosis of a rare condition led her family to Shriners Children’s

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Melissa's Journey: A Song of Strength and Hope

May 27, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Melissa-Fibular-Deficiency-Care

Diagnosed in her mother’s womb with fibular deficiency, a condition where one leg is shorter than the other because of a shortened fibula, Melissa has spent the past year undergoing treatment at Shriners Children’s Texas.

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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.