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Patient Story
Starlit Shines in Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Starlit-Shines-in-RehabilitationLearn how intensive rehabilitation at Shriners Children's helped Starlit, a child with cerebral palsy, thrive
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Patient Story
Hadley Won't Let Brittle Bones Stop Her
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Hadley-Wont-Let-Brittle-Bones-Stop-HerOsteogenesis imperfecta won't stop Hadley from living her best life
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Juan Diego
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador--Juan-DiegoJuan Diego, 18, was burned in an electrical accident when he was 13, leaving his hands seriously disfigured.
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Patient Story
Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-StoryLearn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.
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Patient Story
From Orthotics to Athletics: How Shriners Children’s Helps Zane Chase His Dreams
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Zane-Limb-Difference-CareBorn with a limb difference affecting both legs and one arm, Zane is breaking barriers (and orthotics) as he plays every sport he loves.
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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
Shriners Children's Erie Steps In: Changing the Course of Care for Wyatt
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Wyatt-Duchenne-Muscular-Dystrophy-CareWhen insurance denied Wyatt, Shriners Children’s Erie delivered independence, confidence and hope.
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Patient Story
A Full Circle Moment: Former Patient Reunites With Physician, Shares Special Tribute
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Austin-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareCare was so impactful for Austin that he named his son after his lead physician.
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Patient Story
Care Without Borders for Marcelo’s Feet
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Marcelos-StoryMultiple Shriners Children’s locations collaborate to bring care to a child in Mexico.
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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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