Patient Story

Enzo Gets Back in the Game

Aug 16, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Enzo-Gets-Back-in-the-Game

A Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient is thankful to have received a new device to improve his basketball game and comfort while playing.

Patient Story

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.

Patient Story

Angelina: The Adaptive Amputee

Feb 06, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Adaptive-Amputee

Angelina became an amputee when she was 4. The life-altering lessons she has learned are now being shared on her Instagram page: The Adaptive Amputees.

Patient Story

Navigating Life's Journey: Katelyn's Spina Bifida Story with Shriners Children's

Jul 23, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Katelyn-Spina-Bifida-Story

Over the past 15 years, Katelyn has undergone numerous treatments for her spina bifida. Shriners Children's has been a crucial part of her journey.

Video

Patient Ambassador James Grills Banana Boats with Weber Grillographer

Jun 22, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/07/James-Grills-Banana-Boats

James and Grillographer Mike (grill photographer) shows us how the whole family can help grill banana boats! Plus, James reminded us of some important grilling guidelines to prevent a burn injury.

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

Paralympian Dani Calls Shriners Children's a Place Where Miracles Happen

Feb 24, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Paralympian-Dani

Now that Dani looks back over the years, she encourages kids with disabilities to look for opportunities to do more. “There are way more opportunities than you might think for adaptive athletes!”