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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Chicago Patient Targets Second Gold Medal at Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/John-ParalympicsBoie’s upbringing of grit and determination translated to the wheelchair basketball court, where he will be going for a second-consecutive gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Paralympics this summer.
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Patient Story
Welcome to the Clubfoot Club: Meet Theo and Kendrie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Salt-Lake-City-Clubfoot-ClubAs a first-time mom, Kendrie learned how to navigate a lot of new things, including her son, Theo's, clubfoot diagnosis.
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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
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
Sisters Receive Life-Changing Burn Care Following Boat Fire
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lacy-and-AmyTwo sisters are now in a position to give back to Shriners Children’s Ohio, the hospital that saved their lives.
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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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