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Patient Story
Rachel and Irelyn: Finding Hope and Healing After a Fire
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Rachel-and-Irelyns-Burn-Care-StoryOn June 28, 2022, a quiet day at home turned into a life-altering event for Rachel and Irelyn.
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Patient Story
Karolina Makes a Full Recovery After a Severe Burn Injury at the Beach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/KarolinaShriners Children's provided Karolina the burn care she needed to get back to being a kid again.
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Patient Story
Abby’s Care Journey: Answers, Solutions and Smiles
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Abby-Care-JourneyAbby was referred to Shriners Children’s by a pediatrician in her hometown, who couldn’t figure out why she kept breaking her feet. They knew she needed specialized orthopedic care.
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-WayDiagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
Matteo’s Animated Strides Forward
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Matteos-Animated-Strides-ForwardRead about Matteo's animated experience at Shriners Children's
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Helps Young Patient Dance Again in Specialized Wheelchair
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Desa-Spinal-CareDesa is a dynamic 11-year old who received a custom dance chair so she could continue to do what she loves.
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Patient Story
Still Me: Vanessa’s Journey of Strength, Surgery and Self-Acceptance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Vanessa-spine-and-spinal-cord-careVanessa, born with serious neuromuscular challenges, has grown strong and confident thanks to years of supportive, specialized care at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
More Than Medicine: How Shriners Children's Helped David Find Confidence and Community
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/David-Amniotic-Band-Syndrome-CareFor as long as he can remember, David has never let his hand difference hold him back.
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Patient Story
Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/AudreySpine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.
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Patient Story
Ali Is Breaking Down Barriers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Ali-Is-Breaking-Down-BarriersAli, a patient at Shriners Children's Southern California, proves that no obstacle will stop her from achieving her goals.
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