Patient Story

"Living an Exceptional Life" Thanks to Shriners Children's Boston

Mar 06, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Peters-Story

In 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

Mar 24, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Mohammeds-Story

Mohammed has been followed by an outstanding team of spina bifida specialists at Shriners Children’s since he was 5.

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Emery’s Orthopedics Team Focuses on Giving Her a Future of Function

May 18, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Emery

Emery's hand and upper extremities orthopedic team is providing the care she needs to live her life to the fullest.

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A Touch Goes a Long Way: Gloria Shares Her Story in Hopes of Inspiring Others

Aug 29, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Gloria-Shares-Her-Story

Gloria's mother credits the staff at Shriners Children's for helping them through the toughest parts of Gloria’s recovery.

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Elena Stands On Her Own Two Feet Because of Shriners Children's

Feb 23, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Elena

Elena has never let her prosthetic legs limit her abilities.

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A Full Circle Moment: Keegan Gives Back

May 06, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Keegan-Gives-Back

When Keegan turned 21 and graduated from pediatric care at Shriners Children’s, she stayed in touch with Brock McConkey, CPO, who has been her prosthetist since she was 18 months old. One day, he called her with the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Bridget’s Story: An Athlete’s Triumphant Return to the Stage

May 22, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/An-Athletes-Triumphant-Return-To-the-Stage

After sustaining a knee injury while dancing, Bridget and her family turned to Shriners Children's New England for specialty sports health and medicine care. Post-surgery, she has felt stronger than ever and continues to shine on stage.

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Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others

Jun 05, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Sadie-Arthrogryposis

Sadie has always appreciated the fact that her doctors included her in the decisions concerning her treatment. It is a unique aspect that Sadie believes is what makes Shriners Children’s so special.

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Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way

Dec 07, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-Way

Diagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.

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Jackie's Story

Sep 12, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jackie-Rare-Skin-Disorder

At the age of 10, Jackie was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), a rare disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes, with symptoms resembling a burn injury.