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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-Success

Payton was born with cerebral palsy but refuses to let her condition hold her back from the things she loves.

Payton holding banner during cheer competition

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Drew's Story

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Drew's parents took comfort knowing they had access to a team of doctors from different specialties at Shriners Children’s Boston.

Drew with his mom and dad before his second surgery

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Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Kira-Story

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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Siblings Share Care Journey at Shriners Children’s Lexington

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Siblings Jackson and Maelyn have both benefitted from the care of Ryan Muchow, M.D., at Shriners Children’s Lexington.

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Hope for Families Navigating Rare Diseases

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Through specialized care and unwavering support, Shriners Children’s Portland provides a beacon of hope for Avery and Madison.

Patient in powerchair (left); Patient on couch cuddling cat (right)

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Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hunter Woodhall Sprints Toward Third Paralympics

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Hunter gains momentum while preparing for the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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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-Paralympics

Dederick is following in the footsteps of her mentor and wheelchair racing legend Susannah Scaroni.

Hannah in racing wheelchair carrying american flag

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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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Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-Recovers

Ivan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.

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