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Patient Story
On the Mat, Against All Odds: Kooper's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Koopers-Story-Against-All-OddsKooper, a Shriners Children's Portland patient since he was a baby, recently took first place in the Alaska junior high state wrestling championship.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Twin Cities Patient Qualifies for Third-Straight Paralympics
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Natalie-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children’s Twin Cities patient Natalie Sims was late to the game when it came to competitive swimming, but her desire elevated her to the next level.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Chicago Patient Targets Second Gold Medal at Paralympics
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/John-ParalympicsBoie’s upbringing of grit and determination translated to the wheelchair basketball court, where he will be going for a second-consecutive gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Paralympics this summer.
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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
Jackson's Journey
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Jacksons-JourneyAfter multiple medical opinions, Jackson receives life-changing care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Florida Patient to Compete in the 2024 Paralympic Trials
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Momo-ParalympicsAn accomplished athlete, Momo is on the emerging Paralympics Swimming team.
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Patient Story
Competitive Cheerleader with Cerebral Palsy Thanks Shriners Children’s for Her Success
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Competitive-Cheerleader-with-Cerebral-Palsy-Thanks-Shriners-Childrens-for-Her-SuccessPayton was born with cerebral palsy but refuses to let her condition hold her back from the things she loves.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Patient Wins Big at 2022 IWAS Games
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Patient-Ambassador-Wins-BigMore than 600 athletes competed in the 2022 International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Games in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, and Shriners Children’s Florida is proud that Patient Ambassador Danielle was one of them.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hannah Dederick Continues Spokane Wheelchair Racing Legacy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Hannah-ParalympicsDederick is following in the footsteps of her mentor and wheelchair racing legend Susannah Scaroni.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-MedicineBorn with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.
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