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Scoliosis Never Stopped Her Dreams

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Scoliosis-Never-Stopped-Her-Dreams

14-year-old Iruy has been a patient at Shriners Children’s for a year, a challenging period of her life and that of her family.

Scoliosis patient Iruy in martial arts class with instructor

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The Power of a Little Girl’s Determination

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Kehlani-Orthopedic-Care

Kehlani is a Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient undergoing treatments and surgeries for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.

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When Surgery is Not the Best Choice: The Value of Knowing Your Options

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Merryn-Orthopedic-Care

Merryn was diagnosed with a benign tumor in her sciatic nerve when she was 11.

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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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Sisters Receive Life-Changing Burn Care Following Boat Fire

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lacy-and-Amy

Two sisters are now in a position to give back to Shriners Children’s Ohio, the hospital that saved their lives.

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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

Patient Story

Meet 2025 Boston Haunted Walk Co-Chairs: Dara 'DJ' and Her Parents, Larissa and Derek

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/DJ-Burn-Care

After recovering from a life-changing burn injury with care from the team at Shriners Children’s Boston, DJ and her parents are now co-chairing the 2025 Boston Haunted Walk.

A young woman stands smiling between two adults inside a large photo frame. The frame reads "Shriners Children’s Boston" at the top and "Boston Haunted Walk" with the hashtag "#BOSHauntedWalk" at the bottom.

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Former Patient Finds Strength and Purpose Through Running

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Max-Spinal-Care

Nearly 20 years ago, Max underwent spinal cord surgery at Shriners Children’s Lexington. Today, he’s a marathon runner giving back to the place that helped launch him toward his future.

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Melissa's Journey: A Song of Strength and Hope

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Melissa-Fibular-Deficiency-Care

Diagnosed 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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The Journey to Riding a Two-Wheeler

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Hazel-Limb-Difference-Story

Hazel loves riding her tricycle, but because she was born with a limb difference, she needs extra support to balance herself. To help her achieve her dream of riding on two wheels, she visited Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

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