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Patient Story
Riding Through Adversity: Carlitos’ Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Carlitos-Amputation-StoryAfter an unexpected bike accident, Carlitos found healing at Shriners Children's Northern California.
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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.
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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
Shriners Children’s Boston Becomes Second Family to Leufry
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Leufry-Burn-CareLeufry, a former patient at Shriners Children’s Boston, gets emotional as he recalls his years-long treatment journey at the hospital.
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Patient Story
The Journey to Riding a Two-Wheeler
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Hazel-Limb-Difference-StoryHazel 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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Patient Story
Mohammed’s Spina Bifida Care Team Inspires Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Mohammeds-StoryMohammed has been followed by an outstanding team of spina bifida specialists at Shriners Children’s since he was 5.
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Patient Story
The Girl with the Rainbow Legs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Adalee-Amputation-and-Prosthetic-CareThree-year-old Adalee was born with a rare condition called bilateral fibular hemimelia.
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Patient Story
Brinae's Journey Back to Dance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/10/Brinae-Orthopedic-CareBrinae’s dream to dance returned after amputation, thanks to the prosthetic and therapy care she received from the staff at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
Step by Step: How Claire Found Her Stride at Shriners Children's Northern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Claire-Cerebral-Palsy-Success-at-Shriners-Childrens-Northern-CaliforniaClaire has been coming to Shriners Children's Northern California for cerebral palsy treatment since she was young. She enjoys running track and swimming, thanks to the amazing care she received.
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Patient Story
Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-RecoversIvan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.
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