Patient Story

Meet Maddie

Mar 19, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Meet-Maddie

With gratitude for the specialized care she received at Shriners Children’s Boston, Maddie founded her a nonprofit called Brave Bees, an organization that aims to spread kindness through her school and community.

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Back in the Game

Sep 08, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Back-in-the-Game

Sammy has made a full return to competitive golf and football after highly specialized sports medicine knee surgery and rehabilitation.

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Shriners Children’s Boston Is the Right Place for Cleft Lip and Palate Care

Oct 22, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Flynns-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-Journey

Flynn is receiving care at Shriners Children's Boston for a cleft lip and palate.

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Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Surgery Allows Gabby to Return to Competitive Cheer

Apr 27, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Return-to-Competitive-Cheer

Just seven short months after VBT spine surgery, Gabby is getting ready to compete with her cheer team at the Summit-Varsity All-Stars in Florida.

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Former Burn Patient Feels Scars are Part of What Make Her Beautiful

Mar 07, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Allison-Story

Former Shriners Children’s patient Allison considers her burn scars the work of the divine.

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Mother of Burn Patient Encourages Kitchen Safety During Burn Awareness Week

Feb 09, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Kohens-Story

In December 2021, Kohen, an active 1½-year-old, grabbed onto the cord of a nearby rice cooker while sitting at his high chair in the kitchen.

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Heads Up – Helmet Therapy Success at Shriners Children's Chicago

May 17, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Helmet-Therapy-Success

Benjamin was just 3 months old when his parents noticed he was favoring one side of his head, turning it to one side more than the other.

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Fibular Hemimelia: Tommy's Story

May 05, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Tommy-Fibular-Hemimelia-CHI

Fibular hemimelia, a rare birth defect, doesn't hold Tommy back thanks to Shriners Children's.

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Samyuktha's Healing Journey After Burn Injury

Aug 25, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Samyukthas-Story

Samyuktha receives specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.

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Michael Breathes Easier After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington

Nov 09, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/11/Michael-Breathes-Easier

Halo traction and spinal fusion surgery helped stabilize Michael's spine.