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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
A Harmonious Journey of Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Elians-Music-Therapy-StoryElian, a 19-year-old boy from Panama City, Panama, is sharing his talent and positive attitude at Shriners Children’s Texas.
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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-StoryWhen she was 2 years old, Michelle was playing in the grass one sunny day when she broke her leg.
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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.
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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.
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Patient Story
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-CareBorn 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.
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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.
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Patient Story
Perry Cate Defies the Odds with Help from Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Perry-CateAlmost no one expected Perry Cate to survive after she was born with multiple physical differences. Today, she is a vibrant college student studying forensic science and has a passion for creative arts.
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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.
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Patient Story
One in a Million: Andrew's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/One-in-a-MillionSuccessful treatment for a rare diagnosis enables Andrew to take center stage.
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