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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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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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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-MedicineBorn with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.
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Healing Beyond the Surface: How Shriners Children's Burn Care Changed Leslie’s Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Leslies-Burn-Care-StoryAfter sustaining burns on 80% of her body, Leslie’s resilience and determination shine as she rebuilds her life.
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Patient Story
Prenatal Education Program Offers Early Intervention
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Lydia-Prenatal-Orthopedic-CareAfter receiving news that left them frightened and overwhelmed, Lydia's parents were given the information and knowledge in the Prenatal Orthopedic Educational Session to better advocate for their daughter.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s New England Gives Patient 'Opportunity of a Lifetime' with New Prosthesis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Aleias-Prosthesis-StoryReceiving a microprocessor knee from Shriners Children's New England has opened up many new possibilities for Aleia.
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In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/In-Their-Own-WordsThree patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.
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Shriners Children’s Patient Wins Big at 2022 IWAS Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Patient-Ambassador-Wins-BigMore than 600 athletes competed in the 2022 International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Games in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, and Shriners Children’s Florida is proud that Patient Ambassador Danielle was one of them.
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Shriners Children's Chicago Patient Abbey Makes the Squad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/Abbey14-year-old Abbey, cerebral palsy patient, becomes school cheerleader.
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