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Patient Story
Teen a Shining Example of Bravery and Aloha
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Teen-a-shining-example-of-bravery-and-alohaEven multiple leg surgeries couldn't dull the positivity radiating from this 13-year-old patient.
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Patient Story
A Symbol of Freedom
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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
From Dislocated to Dancing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/From-dislocated-to-dancingRobert had just moved to Houston in 2000 when he found out cancer was going to claim his mother’s life. Shirley had been the one who was most there for him when he started his St. Louis Shriners Hospital journey in 1969.
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Patient Story
Abie's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-storyWhen Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.
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Patient Story
Frankie's story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Frankies-storyA boy from Nigeria travels to the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for cleft palate surgery, and finds benefit in getting stranded in the U.S. during COVID-19. The delay allows him time to also receive speech therapy.
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Patient Story
Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Sisters-overcome-physical-differences-and-shine-on-the-track-fieldBayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.
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Patient Story
Dancer Leaps Into Innovative Fusionless Option
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Dancer-leaps-into-innovative-fusionless-optionDancer leaps into innovative fusionless option with VBT tether.
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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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Patient Story
Meet Patient Ambassador Paige
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-Patient-Ambassador-PaigePaige,11, looks forward to traveling to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston every three months, even if that means going into the OR. Paige was born with a port-wine stain birthmark on her face.
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