-
Patient Story
Angelina: The Adaptive Amputee
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Adaptive-AmputeeAngelina became an amputee when she was 4. The life-altering lessons she has learned are now being shared on her Instagram page: The Adaptive Amputees.
-
Patient Story
Jordyn Climbs Over Her Fears
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Jordyn-Climbs-Over-Her-FearsShrineABILITY Camp is an annual experience for patients with upper-extremity differences and their families.
-
Patient Story
Eighteen-Year-Old Shriners Children’s Patient Aiming for Future Paralympic Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Keira-ParalympicsKeira has won 17 gold medals in archery and has her eyes on the 2028 Paralympic Games.
-
Patient Story
Aitana’s Journey: Walking with Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Aitana-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareAt just 3 years old, Aitana had sustained an injury to her femur that left her with a noticeable leg length discrepancy.
-
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.
-
Patient Story
Elena Stands On Her Own Two Feet Because of Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/ElenaElena has never let her prosthetic legs limit her abilities.
-
Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Spokane Patient-Turned-Athlete Thriving After Overcoming Rare Leg Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Yakobo-MACA motion analysis center study shows patient Yakobo’s incredible transformation.
-
Patient Story
Shane: Back on the Court with a New Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Shane-Back-on-the-CourtAfter receiving injury care from Shriners Children's, Shane is back to playing the game he loves with a new found mission to help kids with orthopedic needs.
-
Patient Story
Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Sadie-ArthrogryposisSadie 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.
-
Patient Story
Brody’s Parents Encourage Caregivers to Rely on the Support System at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Support-System-at-Shriners-Childrens-BostonBrody is a craniofacial patient at Shriners Children's Boston, and his parents recommend finding connections with families who have been through similar situations.
Patient Information
Providers & Research
