Patient Story

Henry Hits the Road

Jul 24, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Henry-Achondroplasia-Care

Henry is starting his driving journey and taking a big step toward independence with determination and support from his care team and family.

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Bentley’s First Steps Made Possible Through Teamwork After Hurricane Helene

Mar 12, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Bentley-Prosthetic-Care

Bentley received his first prosthesis before his birthday thanks to the teamwork between Shriners Children’s locations.

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Starlit Shines in Rehabilitation

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Starlit-Shines-in-Rehabilitation

Learn how intensive rehabilitation at Shriners Children's helped Starlit, a child with cerebral palsy, thrive

Patient Story

Hadley Won't Let Brittle Bones Stop Her

Jun 20, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Hadley-Wont-Let-Brittle-Bones-Stop-Her

Osteogenesis imperfecta won't stop Hadley from living her best life

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Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Carlota

Jun 26, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-Carlota

Ranked among Mexico’s top 15 swimmers and now serving as the first International Patient Ambassador from Shriners Children’s Mexico, Carlota, 18, has transformed challenges into triumphs.

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Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Juan Diego

Jul 03, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador--Juan-Diego

Juan Diego, 18, was burned in an electrical accident when he was 13, leaving his hands seriously disfigured.

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From Orthotics to Athletics: How Shriners Children’s Helps Zane Chase His Dreams

Nov 04, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Zane-Limb-Difference-Care

Born with a limb difference affecting both legs and one arm, Zane is breaking barriers (and orthotics) as he plays every sport he loves.

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From Diagnosis to Canvas: Isabella’s Artful Journey with Scoliosis

Mar 04, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Isabellas-Artful-Journey-with-Scoliosis

Isabella, a patient with scoliosis at Shriners Children's Southern California, turns her story into art.

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Enzo’s Journey: A Hopeful New Beginning with Shriners Children’s

Jul 08, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Enzo-Cerebral-Palsy-Care

For 10-year-old Enzo from El Salvador, hope once felt out of reach – until a family friend encouraged his mother to contact Shriners Children’s..

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Robi’s Rehabilitation Story

Nov 22, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/Robi

Robi came to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia from Ethiopia after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed below the waist.