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Patient Story
Chloe's Bad Break
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Chloes-bad-breakChloe knew something was wrong in the first few moments after she surfaced in the middle of the Lake of the Ozarks. Seconds before, the 16-year-old Wentzville, Missouri, girl had been thrown from a tube dragged by a speed boat. She looked at her left arm, floating in the water, and willed it to move...
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Patient Story
Jacob's Story: On Track for Greatness
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Jacobs-story-On-track-for-greatnessWhen James and Rachel of Plymouth, Connecticut, adopted 19-month-old Jacob from China in 2013, they knew right away that there would be no stopping him. Despite being born without a right hand and right leg, Jacob was on the go!
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News
The After Burns Club Helps Create a Safe and Fun Space for Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/After-Burns-ClubA special program helps pediatric burn patients find support and encouragement.
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News
Shriners Children's Boston Raises Alarm About New TikTok Trend Causing Serious Scald Burns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/08/TikTok-Trend-Causing-Serious-Scald-BurnsThe trend involves microwaving sugar to the melting point and clinicians are seeing a correlated increase in children coming in with severe burn injuries as a result of spilling hot sugar.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Runs Virtual Boston Marathon to Raise Funds for the Boston Shriners Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Former-patient-runs-virtual-Boston-Marathon-to-raise-funds-for-the-Boston-Shriners-HospitalFormer Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston patient, 33-year-old Matthew Paul, is making a personal dream come true: He is running the Boston Marathon.
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Patient Story
Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Dads-words-Our-Shriners-Hospital-experienceThere is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.
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Patient Story
Rooted in Determination: Enrique’s Story of Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/10/Enrique-Rehabilitation-and-TherapyWith the help of his care team at Shriners Children’s Texas, Enrique is regaining the skills and confidence he needs to return to school and build his career in agriculture.
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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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News
Shriners Children's Ohio Vice-Chairman Named Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/John-Bull-HonoredJohn Bull, vice chairman of Shriners Children’s Ohio was recognized for his fundraising and philanthropy efforts in the Dayton community.
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News
Shriners Children’s Offers Burn Prevention Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Holiday-Burn-AwarenessAs specialists in burn care, Shriners Children’s offers burn prevention tips this holiday season.
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