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Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scout

The team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.

Julie reclining on table, with fixator on leg, with mom by her side

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Four Surgeries, Twelve Braces and Two Full Sticker Books – Michelle's Story

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Michelles-Orthopedic-Surgery-Story

When she was 2 years old, Michelle was playing in the grass one sunny day when she broke her leg.

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Shooting for the Stars: Charlotte's Story

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Charlotte-Amputation-Care

Born without a fibula in her right leg, Charlotte has never let that slow her down one step.

female amputee patient sitting on the ground and smiling next to a row of nine prosthetic legs

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Teeing Off a Fall to Remember

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Maddie-Standard-Bearer

Maddie, a Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children's, is excited to take on a new title of Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas this October.

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'Limits Do Not Exist' for Patients at Shriners Children’s Boston

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Josue-Burn-Care-Story

Josue is thankful to have been treated at Shriners Children's Boston for burn injuries he sustained as a child.

Patient Josue holding a hockey puck with four members of the Boston Bruins hockey team.

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Creating Her Own Path: Angel’s Story of Strength and Creativity

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Angel-Prosthetic-Care

Born with bilateral clubfoot, Angel’s medical journey began at birth. Now an 11-year-old from Seguin, Texas, Angel is currently an orthopedic patient at Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston.

Patient in a yellow shirt sitting in front of a background with different shapes and patterns

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Richard Receives the BEAR Implant Surgery

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Richard-Receives-BEAR-Implant-Surgery

After tearing his ACL, Richard sought care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, where he received the BEAR Implant surgery.

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Shriners Children's Texas Helps Jaedin Get Back on the Court

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Jaedins-Story

ACL tears are common sports-related injuries that often occur in teenage athletes, and Shriners Children’s is well versed in treating them.

jaedin and physical therapist working on routine

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Shriners Children’s Boston Helps Former Patient Realize Her Passion

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Former-Patient-Realizes-Her-Passion

Lauren received burn care at Shriners Children's Boston after a scald injury.

woman smiling with trees and snow in background

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Shriners Children’s Boston Patient Reminds Children Anything Is Possible

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Boston-Patient-Reminds-Children-Anything-is-Possible

Angel is giving hope to younger patients at Shriners Children’s Boston after spending most of his life receiving treatment for burn injuries he sustained as a young child.

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