Patient Story

Colton: Patient Ambassador

Dec 14, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Colton-Patient-Ambassador

Colton, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became a patient at the Springfield Shriners Hospital in 2012 when he was 3 years old. He was born with a condition known as spina bifida, specifically L2-L3 myelodysplasia, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.

Patient Story

Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing

Oct 02, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healing

Just three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...

Patient Story

Lily Ready to Treat Patients with Same Type of Care She Received

Feb 24, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lily-ready-to-treat-patients-with-same-type-of-care-she-received

Lily has been coming to Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center – Lexington nearly all her life. As a baby, she visited for the first time, and this week, at 21, she had her last appointment.

Podcast

Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's

Apr 22, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-Surgery

In this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.

Patient Story

Elizabeth's Story

Sep 01, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Elizabeths-story

When she was 8 years old, on Mother’s Day 2011, Elizabeth fell victim to the No. 1 cause of burns in children during an innocent family get-together enjoyed by most Louisianans.

Patient Story

Dustin Loves a Challenge

Feb 24, 2025 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Dustin-Orthopedic-Care

Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, a double amputee, mentors young boys to lean into their own resiliency.

Video

Maddies Message

Mar 17, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/03/Maddies-Message

Shriners Children's Boston patient ambassador Maddie shared a message of hope and strength at the height of the pandemic.

Video

Kansas Shrine Bowl Proves to be More Than a Game

Jul 28, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/09/Kansas-Shrine-Bowl-More-Than-a-Game

The Kansas Shrine Bowl Hospital Experience expanded minds and moved hearts. We are so thankful for our passionate patient ambassadors who led this important charge at Pittsburg State University.

Video

Rewriting Destiny: Paige’s Story

Jul 03, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/07/Rewriting-Destiny-Paige-Story

Meet International Patient Ambassador Paige.

Video

Reaching New Heights: Seth's Story

Jul 07, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/07/Reaching-New-Heights-Seths-Story

Meet National Patient Ambassador Seth