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Patient Story
From Shirts to Skins – Grady’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Grady-Scoliosis-CareWhen his scoliosis pain began to interfere with his basketball, Grady's family found a solution at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Patient Story
VBT Friends Forever
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/VBT-Friends-ForeverTwo patients become friends after getting the same surgery done on the same day at the hospital with the same surgeon.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Brandon
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-BrandonBrandon's journey of recovering from acute flaccid myelitis to becoming an International Patient Ambassador exemplifies the power of resilience.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-DiseaseFor children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), specialized pediatric care is essential. Shriners Children's makes it easily accessible.
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Patient Story
Straightening Manny’s Steps: How Shriners Children’s Tackles Cerebral Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Manny-Cerebral-Palsy-Care-JourneyManny was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age and has been a patient at Shriners Children's Northern California since he was 6 years old.
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Patient Story
In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/In-Their-Own-WordsThree patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.
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Patient Story
Julia’s Scoliosis Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Julia-Scoliosis-JourneyDiagnosed with severe scoliosis when she was 6, Julia found care at Shriners Children’s Northern California that helped her to pursue her dreams.
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Patient Story
Clara Shines During Scoliosis Treatments
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/07/Clara-Shines-During-Scoliosis-TreatmentsRead about Clara's experience with Mehta casting for her scoliosis at Shriners Children's
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Patient Story
Desperate Call for Help Leads to Successful Outcome at Shriners Children’s New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Desperate-Call-for-Help-Leads-to-Successful-Scoliosis-OutcomeThalia and her family are grateful for life-changing scoliosis care at Shriners Children's.
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Patient Story
Hope for Families Navigating Rare Diseases
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Hope-for-Families-Navigating-Rare-DiseasesThrough specialized care and unwavering support, Shriners Children’s Portland provides a beacon of hope for Avery and Madison.
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