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Patient Story
Achieving Goals on and off the Field: Xavier’s Inspiring Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Xavier-Orthopedic-CareBorn with congenital bilateral tibial hemimelia, a rare condition in which the tibia is absent in both legs, Xavier faced major challenges early in life.
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Patient Story
Steps Toward a Brighter Future: Karita’s Journey of Courage and Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Karita-Proximal-Femoral-Focal-Deficiency-CareSee how Shriners Children’s Greenville helped Karita walk with confidence.
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Patient Story
Four Surgeries, Twelve Braces and Two Full Sticker Books – Michelle's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Michelles-Orthopedic-Surgery-StoryWhen she was 2 years old, Michelle was playing in the grass one sunny day when she broke her leg.
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Meet 2025 Boston Haunted Walk Co-Chairs: Dara 'DJ' and Her Parents, Larissa and Derek
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/DJ-Burn-CareAfter recovering from a life-changing burn injury with care from the team at Shriners Children’s Boston, DJ and her parents are now co-chairing the 2025 Boston Haunted Walk.
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Patient Story
Like Father Like Daughter
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Like-Father-Like-DaughterRead about Kendyl and her father's loving care at Shriners Children's
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Rado's Spinal Muscular Atrophy Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Rados-Spinal-Muscular-Atrophy-JourneyRado has overcome several challenges in his 14 years of life, including coming to a new country and learning another language.
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Patient Story
Ella’s Story: A Journey of Strength, Love and Empowerment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Ella-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareWhen Ania learned her baby would be born with a cleft lip and palate, fear overwhelmed her until love, resilience and the right support transformed their story into one of strength and hope.
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Patient Story
Northern California Teen Shares Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis Care Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Tessas-care-journeyTessa was referred to Shriners Children's Northern California by her pediatrician because she was showing cerebral palsy symptoms.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Cleft Lip and Palate Care Inspires Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Peytons-StoryWhen Peyton was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate, his parents were unaware of his condition and shocked to learn about it.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Boston Is the Right Place for Cleft Lip and Palate Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Flynns-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-JourneyFlynn is receiving care at Shriners Children's Boston for a cleft lip and palate.
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