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Patient Story
Zavi's Countdown to Vegas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Zavi-Countdown-to-VegasFor the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open, Shriners Children’s Florida’s standard bearer representative will be trading in his baseball cleats for a scoring standard.
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Patient Story
Parker's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Parkers-StoryHow Parker found himself again after a serious car accident left him in need of a prosthetic leg
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Patient Story
Two for Two: Shriners Children’s New England POPS Team Fits Brothers With Myoelectric Arms
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Jacob-Christian-Myoelectric-ArmChristian and Jacob recently shared the experience of receiving a myoelectric arm.
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Patient Story
Beyond the Diagnosis: How Olivia Dances, Flips and Creates
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Olivia-symbrachydactyly-careOlivia was born with hand and chest differences, but with skilled, non-surgical care from Shriners Children’s, she’s learned to adapt confidently. Today, she thrives in everything from art to dance.
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Patient Story
A Prosthetic Is an Extension of a Child's Identity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Mauricio-Prosthetic-JourneyFor Mauricio, a personalized prosthesis reflects his identity, something he achieves at Shriners Children's.
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Patient Story
Hope for Jacqueline
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Hope-for-JacquelineShriners Children’s Philadelphia specializes in the on-site crafting of prosthetics and orthotics for the patients at our facility.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Grayson
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-GraysonGrayson, 20, was born in Kiev, Ukraine, without a femur, making his right leg significantly shorter than his left.
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Patient Story
Amazing Grace
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Amazing-GraceLearn how the POPS team helps her reach new heights.
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Patient Story
Manuel's Mother Helps Him Achieve His Dream
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Manuels-StoryManuel enjoys playing sports thanks to Shriners Children's Southern California.
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Patient Story
Jordan is Flying High
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Jordan-is-Flying-HighHow determination, combined with the right care plan, equals unlimited potential