Patient Story

Liam's Superpowers Over Scoliosis

Jun 28, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Embracing-His-Superpowers

Read about Liam's super experience at Shriners Children's

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For Noemi, More Range of Motion Means More Possibilities

Jul 17, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Noemis-Story

If you ask 9-year-old Noemi which superpowers she would want most, she answers “teleportation” and “healing.” It’s not hard to imagine why.

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Getting Ahead of the Curve

Dec 13, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Getting-Ahead-of-the-Curve

Two years ago a minor slip and fall at home led to Reyna's diagnosis of scoliosis.

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'Governor Gav' Shares His Shriners Children's Journey Across Midwest

Sep 20, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Gavin-Shares-His-Journey

When he was just 6 months old, Gavin became critically ill with meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection that in severe cases, causes a rash and lesions that can lead to amputations.

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Chronicle of a Dream Fulfilled

May 09, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Cronica-de-un-Sueno-Cumplido

Dennilson dreamt of getting to know the Azteca Stadium and his favorite soccer team.

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Rachel Credits Shriners Children's with Giving Her the Confidence to Succeed

Mar 30, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Rachel

As a left leg amputee since birth, Rachel credits Shriners Children's Erie with giving her the confidence to succeed as an adult.

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Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings

Jul 01, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-Samantha

Scoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.

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Jaxson's Story

Oct 17, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Jaxsons-Story

A year after his burn injury, Jaxson and his family are gearing up for the Boston Haunted Walk.

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From Diagnosis to Canvas: Isabella’s Artful Journey with Scoliosis

Mar 04, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Isabellas-Artful-Journey-with-Scoliosis

Isabella, a patient with scoliosis at Shriners Children's Southern California, turns her story into art.

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Mahir's ACL Injury

Feb 26, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Mahirs-ACL-Injury

Mahir panicked when he tore his ACL. At Shriners Children's Philadelphia, he received the BEAR Implant surgery, and after a few months of physical therapy, he is making great progress.