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Karolina's Story: A Journey of Hope

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Karolina received prosthetic legs at Shriners Children's after being injured during an artillery strike in Ukraine.

karolina and family member with her care team

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Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life

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Although he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.

Lucas wearing prosthetic arm leaning on tree

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Angela's Rehabilitation Story

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After her incomplete spinal cord injury caused by a plane crash, Angela found rehabilitation success at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.

Angela in hospital bed with Bethany giving her a hug

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Shriners Children's Boston Patient Angel Helps Spread Holiday Cheer

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Angel is receiving burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.

Angel holding painting with inset image of final card

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Standing On My Own

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Patient Maria learns to stand with help from Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetic Services.

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On the Mat, Against All Odds: Kooper's Story

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Kooper, a Shriners Children's Portland patient since he was a baby, recently took first place in the Alaska junior high state wrestling championship.

provider and patient holding prosthetic leg

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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-Paralympics

Boie’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.

John competing in wheelchair basketball game

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Swinging for Joy: Adventures at the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open

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Blake had the opportunity to represent Shriners Children’s Chicago as a standard bearer for the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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'Limits Do Not Exist' for Patients at Shriners Children’s Boston

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Josue-Burn-Care-Story

Josue is thankful to have been treated at Shriners Children's Boston for burn injuries he sustained as a child.

Patient Josue holding a hockey puck with four members of the Boston Bruins hockey team.

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Laykin Strong

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-Journey

Laykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.

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