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Patient Story
Noelle Malkamaki Heads to Paralympics as Favorite for Gold Medal
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Noelle-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children’s St. Louis patient Noelle Malkamaki broke her own world record in shot put at the United States Paralympic Trials, and the world champion is now a heavy favorite for gold at the Paris Games.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Patient Tatyana McFadden Eyes History at 2024 Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Tatyana-Eyes-HistoryTatyana has 20 Paralympic Medals and 24 World Major Marathon wins ... and counting.
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Patient Story
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
A Scary Diagnosis at 4 Years Old to Thriving 40 Years Later: Scott’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Scott-Muscular-Dystrophy-StoryWhen he was 4, Scott’s family noticed that he was having some trouble getting up from the ground and his walk started to look different. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
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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
Shriners Children’s Spokane Patient-Turned-Athlete Thriving After Overcoming Rare Leg Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Yakobo-MACA motion analysis center study shows patient Yakobo’s incredible transformation.
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Patient Story
Gianna Lives Her Best Life at the Shriners Children's Open
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/GiannaGianna had an amazing time being a patient Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open.
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Patient Story
Shane: Back on the Court with a New Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Shane-Back-on-the-CourtAfter receiving injury care from Shriners Children's, Shane is back to playing the game he loves with a new found mission to help kids with orthopedic needs.
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Patient Story
Fun Toys Inspire Future Donations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Fun-Toys-Inspire-Future-DonationsTwo patients from Shriners Children’s Chicago were so thankful for the care they received that they decided to give back in a unique way.
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Patient Story
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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