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Patient Story
Meet Maddie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Meet-MaddieWith gratitude for the specialized care she received at Shriners Children’s Boston, Maddie founded her a nonprofit called Brave Bees, an organization that aims to spread kindness through her school and community.
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Patient Story
Angelina: The Adaptive Amputee
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Adaptive-AmputeeAngelina became an amputee when she was 4. The life-altering lessons she has learned are now being shared on her Instagram page: The Adaptive Amputees.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Alexis Shifflett Chases Three-Peat at Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Alexis-ParalympicsSitting volleyball player aims for third consecutive team gold medal.
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Patient Story
Winning the Battle, Inch by Inch
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Winning-Battles-and-InchesImagine losing feeling in one of your legs. This is what happened to Juan Pablo, from Arandas, Jalisco, at the age of 4, as a result of an accident.
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Patient Story
Rickey's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Rickeys-storyTeen is inspired to become a doctor after life changing care at Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Patient Story
A Symbol of Freedom
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/A-symbol-of-freedomEver since birth, Opal has faced an uphill battle for independence. Due to complications during her delivery, Opal suffered a stroke shortly after birth.
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Patient Story
Lucy's Shriners Hospital Christmas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Lucys-Shriners-Hospital-ChristmasOn Christmas morning, Santa – who bears an uncanny resemblance to medical resident Alex Wendling – is scheduled to make a special stop at the inpatient unit of Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis. The jolly old elf has found the temporary home of a 12-year-old girl from Guatemala named Lucy....
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Patient Story
Active College Student Credits Lifestyle to Care at Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Grayson-Remains-ActiveGrayson lives life to the fullest thanks to prosthetics care.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Family Heal Years After Initial Diagnosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/11/HayesThe cleft palate team at Shriners Children’s Texas was able to work together with Hayes and his family to find a solution and healing.
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Patient Story
Mom Shares Advice for Families Expecting a Child With a Cleft Lip or Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Charlie-Gail-Cleft-StoryFacial clefts are one of the most common birth differences in the U.S. It can be a challenge for families to find education, resources, support and specialized treatment. Shriners Children's is here for you.