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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
The Power of a Little Girl’s Determination
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Kehlani-Orthopedic-CareKehlani is a Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient undergoing treatments and surgeries for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
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Patient Story
Iván’s Inspiring Story: Surviving and Thriving Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Ivan-Burn-CareAfter a tragic car accident, Iván was taken to Shriners Children’s Northern California, where he stayed for eight months to recover.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lucas-UnlimbitedAlthough he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.
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Patient Story
Teeing Off a Fall to Remember
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Maddie-Standard-BearerMaddie, a Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children's, is excited to take on a new title of Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas this October.
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Stronger Every Step: Cameron’s Story of Perseverance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Cameron-Legg-Calve-Perthes-Disease-CareDiagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease as a child, Cameron managed his condition with orthoses, stayed active in the sports he loved and fondly remembers his time at Shriners Children’s Erie.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Finds Strength and Purpose Through Running
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Max-Spinal-CareNearly 20 years ago, Max underwent spinal cord surgery at Shriners Children’s Lexington. Today, he’s a marathon runner giving back to the place that helped launch him toward his future.
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Patient Story
Sarah Is Spreading Kindness
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Sarah-Limb-Difference-CareSarah has made it her mission to teach kindness, inclusion and understanding by sharing her journey of being born without a leg.
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Patient Story
Picturing a Brighter Future with Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Ariel-Brighter-FutureWrap-around care incorporates more than just physical and emotional healing.
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