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Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager

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Learn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.

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Nothing Slows Down Brody

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Brody is a middle school basketball player from Omaha, Nebraska, who credits Shriners Children's St. Louis for saving his left leg.

Brody sitting outside with hedge behind him

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Carter: Shriners Children's Patient Turned Professional Athlete

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Thanks to the pediatric orthopedic care received at Shriners Children's St. Louis, Carter has become a professional athlete.

Limb Length discrepancy patient Carter on basketball court, in wheelchair, holding trophy

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Juan Diego is Back in the House

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Whether he is working with his therapist, getting ready for surgery or having fun with other patients, Juan Diego can always be seen sporting his signature smile.

Juan Diego and female patient with pet therapy dog

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Let's Play Ball

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Patient Charlie gets a custom glove from Wilson Sporting Goods to help him play baseball.

Charlie on the field, ready to play ball

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The Healing Power of Music

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Through her love of music and art, Teresa has found strength, confidence and a way to inspire others.

female therapist with female burn patient onstage

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Shriners Children’s Lexington Adds Pet Therapy

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Shriners Children's Lexington's new therapy dog, Chance, relates to patients he visits in the prosthetics clinic because he also has a limb difference.

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Pet Therapy Provides Comfort and Companionship at Shriners Children’s Boston

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At Shriners Children’s Boston, volunteer dog and handler teams help facilitate the healing process in a unique and powerful way.

therapy dog sitting with female patient in blue shirt

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Shriners Children’s Research Director Named to National Academy of Medicine

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Farshid Guilak, Ph.D., research director at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, recently received one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

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Collaborations in International Care

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Global Medical Relief Fund aids those in need with the help from Shriners Children's.

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