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Patient Story
A Rare Diagnosis, a Remarkable Bond: Finding Support Through Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Haze-and-Charlotte-Diastrophic-Dysplasia-CareWhen their children were diagnosed with diastrophic dysplasia, Ashley and Haley found more than specialized care – they found each other, and a lifelong connection rooted in shared experiences.
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Strength in Every Step: Daniel’s Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Daniel-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareAfter battling acetabular cancer, Daniel received care from the team at Shriners Children's, where he required a femur prosthesis and faced ongoing challenges from his early illness.
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Finding Comfort at Shriners Children's St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/MadisonMadi's journey to finding a home for orthopedic care took seven years, several misdiagnoses and thousands of miles of travel. Now, she's under the care of Eric Gordon, M.D., and his limb lengthening and reconstruction team.
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Patient Story
Elizabeth Stands on Her Own Two Feet
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Elizabeth-Stands-on-Her-Own-Two-FeetBorn with cerebral palsy and leg deformities, Elizabeth's family sought orthopedic help at Shriners Children's St. Louis. Today, she walks on her own two feet.
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Patient Story
Going for the Gold: Isaac's Story of Success
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Going-for-the-GoldIsaac makes great strides to success as a Paralympian.
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Sarah’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/01/SarahShriners Children's Boston plastic surgeons have the expertise to treat difficult burn scars so patients like Sarah can lead full, active lives.
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Patient Story
Formers Shriners Children’s Greenville Patient Hopes to Make History at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Brian-ParalympicsBrian Bell aims for his third gold medal on the U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team.
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Patient Story
Chasing Dreams One Dance at a Time – Abbey’s Amazing Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Abbey-Cerebral-Palsy-CareWith support from Shriners Children’s Chicago, Abbey went from therapy to dance, cheer and advocacy.
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Patient Story
Accessibility for All
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Accessibility-for-AllMaggie, a Shriners Children's Portland patient ambassador, successfully advocated for the installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility button on the front doors of her high school to help aid people with physical disabilities.
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Patient Story
Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-FutureMalorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
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