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Navigating Life's Journey: Katelyn's Spina Bifida Story with Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Katelyn-Spina-Bifida-StoryOver the past 15 years, Katelyn has undergone numerous treatments for her spina bifida. Shriners Children's has been a crucial part of her journey.
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Riding Through Adversity: Carlitos’ Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Carlitos-Amputation-StoryAfter an unexpected bike accident, Carlitos found healing at Shriners Children's Northern California.
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Former Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Patient Tatyana McFadden Eyes History at 2024 Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Tatyana-Eyes-HistoryTatyana has 20 Paralympic Medals and 24 World Major Marathon wins ... and counting.
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A Scary Diagnosis at 4 Years Old to Thriving 40 Years Later: Scott’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Scott-Muscular-Dystrophy-StoryWhen he was 4, Scott’s family noticed that he was having some trouble getting up from the ground and his walk started to look different. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
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"Living an Exceptional Life" Thanks to Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Peters-StoryIn early December 1995, a cooking accident left Peter with second- and third- degree burns over a third of his body from boiling water.
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Mohammed’s Spina Bifida Care Team Inspires Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Mohammeds-StoryMohammed has been followed by an outstanding team of spina bifida specialists at Shriners Children’s since he was 5.
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Patient Story
Changing the Game: Adaptive Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Steven-Adaptive-SportsWhen participating in adaptive sports it is important to keep safety in mind. Former patient Steven shares some tips on how to keep safe while playing.
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Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hunter Woodhall Sprints Toward Third Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Hunter-ParalympicsHunter gains momentum while preparing for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-RecoversIvan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.
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Patient Story
Healing Beyond the Surface: How Shriners Children's Burn Care Changed Leslie’s Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Leslies-Burn-Care-StoryAfter sustaining burns on 80% of her body, Leslie’s resilience and determination shine as she rebuilds her life.
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