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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
Former Shriners Children’s Chicago Patient Peter Berry Showcases Unbreakable Mindset with Success in Wheelchair Basketball
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Peter-ParalympicsPeter Berry’s journey to be selected as a top alternate for the U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team hasn’t been easy – but it has given him an indomitable spirit and will to succeed.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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Patient Story
Jenny Sails Solo Around the Globe
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Jenny-Sails-Solo-Around-the-GlobeA former Shriners Children's patient who once struggled to walk is now sailing across the globe on her own.
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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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News
Shriners Children's Boston Clinicians Present at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Conference
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/ACPA-ConferenceAt the 2024 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) conference, ietitian Jenny Shiel, MS, RD, LDN, and nurse care manager Sandy Barrett, BSN, RN, CCM, presented strategies they utilize to meet the needs of special patient populations.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hunter Woodhall Sprints Toward Third Paralympics
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Hunter-ParalympicsHunter gains momentum while preparing for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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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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Patient Story
Brody’s Parents Encourage Caregivers to Rely on the Support System at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Support-System-at-Shriners-Childrens-BostonBrody is a craniofacial patient at Shriners Children's Boston, and his parents recommend finding connections with families who have been through similar situations.
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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.