Patient Story

Noelle Malkamaki Heads to Paralympics as Favorite for Gold Medal

Aug 12, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Noelle-Paralympics

Former Shriners Children’s St. Louis patient Noelle Malkamaki broke her own world record in shot put at the United States Paralympic Trials, and the world champion is now a heavy favorite for gold at the Paris Games.

Patient Story

You’re Sticking Out for a Reason

Jun 12, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-Game

Colton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.

Patient Story

Former Shriners Children’s Patient Eyes 2028 LA Paralympics

Aug 19, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Dani-Kanas-Paralympics

Former Shriners Children's Florida and Philadelphia patient Danielle Kanas has dealt with setbacks throughout her life that will only make her stronger on her journey to her goal of the Paralympic Games in 2028.

Patient Story

A Safe Place to Heal: Heidi's Burn Journey and the Power of Wrap-Around Care

Oct 14, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Heidis-Burn-Care-Journey

Heidi was at a birthday party when the hem of her dress caught fire from an outdoor fire pit, resulting in the need for burn care.

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Colbi's Story

May 22, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Colbis-Story

Colbi and his mother, Amanda, traveled to Shriners Children's Philadelphia from Vermont after Colbi was injured in an automobile accident. This is their story.

Patient Story

Love Has No Limits

Dec 04, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Love-Has-No-Limits

A decades-old relationship between a Shriners Children's volunteer and a young orthopedic patient led to a life-saving organ donation.

Patient Story

Meet Snyders: Spreading Joy at Shriners Children’s Boston

Jun 09, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Snyders-Story

Snyders, an active and outgoing 5-year-old, suffered third-degree burns over 70% of his body as a result of a catastrophic kitchen explosion in his home country of Ecuador.

Patient Story

Meet Dianelys: From Puerto Rico to Boston for Critical Burn Care and Rehabilitation

Apr 24, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Meet-Dianelys

After being burned over 80% of her body in a catastrophic house fire, Dianelys received lifesaving care at Shriners Children's Boston. She is back to being a kid at home in Puerto Rico.

Patient Story

In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences

Aug 08, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/In-Their-Own-Words

Three patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.

Patient Story

Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's

Apr 12, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-Recovers

Ivan 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.