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In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences

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Three patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.

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

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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!”

Paralympian and patient Dani standing outside in snow

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Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story

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Kira, a dancer since age 2 and a competitive dancer since age 6, never thought pain would end her dancing career.

Kira dancing, four other dancers with her

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Former Shriners Children’s Spokane Patient Susannah Scaroni Qualifies for Fourth Paralympic Games

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Wheelchair racer Susannah Scaroni makes her fourth Paralympics appearance this summer.

Paralympian Susannah training in wheelchair

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Former Shriners Children’s Patient Dani Aravich Named Social Media Contractor for Team USA at Paris 2024

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Aravich will continue training for the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

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Desperate Call for Help Leads to Successful Outcome at Shriners Children’s New England

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Thalia and her family are grateful for life-changing scoliosis care at Shriners Children's.

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Standing Strong and Giving Back

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After going through their own journeys with scoliosis, these two girls know exactly what it takes to help other patients getting ready for spine surgery.

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Shriners Children's Boston Patient Chloe is Co-Chairing the 2024 Boston Haunted Walk Along With Her Parents

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Fifteen-year-old Chloe has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Boston since she was a toddler, after burning both hands on a pellet stove.

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Taelley's Triumph: A Journey of Smiles and Strength

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Doctors told Taelley’s mom, Lindsey, that her baby would never walk, talk, or have any quality of life, but within her first two months of life, everyone was shocked and amazed by the resilient little girl.

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You’re Sticking Out for a Reason

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Colton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.

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