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Patient Story
Family-Centered Care at Shriners Children’s Boston: Meet Maverick
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Meet-MaverickThe Shriners Children's Boston craniofacial care team helps families navigate a cleft diagnosis.
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Patient Story
Reno Teen Up and Running Thanks to Scoliosis Care at Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Reno-Teen-Up-and-RunningJackson has been followed by a team of scoliosis specialists at Shriners Children's since he was 1.
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Patient Story
Enzo Gets Back in the Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Enzo-Gets-Back-in-the-GameA Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient is thankful to have received a new device to improve his basketball game and comfort while playing.
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Patient Story
Once a Pediatric Patient, Now a Disability Rights Advocate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Breanna-Cerebral-Palsy-CareBreanna’s time at Shriners Children’s Texas gave her the independence and purpose to help others with disabilities.
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Patient Story
Noelle Malkamaki Heads to Paralympics as Favorite for Gold Medal
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Noelle-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children’s St. Louis patient Noelle Malkamaki broke her own world record in shot put at the United States Paralympic Trials, and the world champion is now a heavy favorite for gold at the Paris Games.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Patient Tatyana McFadden Eyes History at 2024 Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Tatyana-Eyes-HistoryTatyana has 20 Paralympic Medals and 24 World Major Marathon wins ... and counting.
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Patient Story
Melissa's Journey: A Song of Strength and Hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Melissa-Fibular-Deficiency-CareDiagnosed 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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Patient Story
A Scary Diagnosis at 4 Years Old to Thriving 40 Years Later: Scott’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Scott-Muscular-Dystrophy-StoryWhen he was 4, Scott’s family noticed that he was having some trouble getting up from the ground and his walk started to look different. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
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Patient Story
Gianna Lives Her Best Life at the Shriners Children's Open
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/GiannaGianna had an amazing time being a patient Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Philanthropist: Megan's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Megans-StoryShriners Children's patient alumnus gives back.