Patient Story

Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Brandon

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

Brandon's journey of recovering from acute flaccid myelitis to becoming an International Patient Ambassador exemplifies the power of resilience.

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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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Liam: The Athlete

Feb 24, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Liam-Spina-Bifida-Care

Liam's family refuses to limit him – and his Shriners Children's St. Louis team cheers them on along the way.

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For Keoni, Born with Bilateral Clubfoot, Shriners Children’s Has Always Been There

Aug 18, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Keoni-Story

Keoni was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition for which he has received lifelong, ongoing treatment at Shriners Children’s Northern California.

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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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Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager

Jan 17, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-Story

Learn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.

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'Governor Gav' Shares His Shriners Children's Journey Across Midwest

Sep 20, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Gavin-Shares-His-Journey

When he was just 6 months old, Gavin became critically ill with meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection that in severe cases, causes a rash and lesions that can lead to amputations.

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Curves of Courage: Three Journeys Through Scoliosis

Jun 23, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Three-Journeys-Through-Scoliosis

Scoliosis affects millions of U.S. children, but each journey is unique. See how Abagail, Chloe and Savannah found strength and hope with personalized care at Shriners Children’s Erie.

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Accessibility for All

Jun 20, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Accessibility-for-All

Maggie, a Shriners Children's Portland patient ambassador, successfully advocated for the installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility button on the front doors of her high school to help aid people with physical disabilities.