Shriners Hospitals for Children announces 2017-2018 National Patient Ambassadors in Daytona Beach
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Free to be Me: Emily’s Story – 2017-2018 National Patient Ambassador
Shriners Hospitals for Children announces 2017-2018 National Patient Ambassadors in Daytona Beach
HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? 
I’m so excited to let you know about some of the really great stuff going on at Shriners Hospitals for Children®!
Love Grows Miracles: First Lady Anne Bergenske
Supporting research to develop innovative in utero procedures and treatments that will one day eliminate specific complex medical conditions, increase the number of healthy births, and give new hope to parents and families.
Shriners Hospitals for Children races into their 95th anniversary celebration with NASCAR driver David Ragan
Special racecar design to commemorate the hospital system’s near century of treating children from around the world
2016 Patient Success Story: Marking our Paths to Strength and Survival
Every year, Shriners Hospitals for Children® selects two national patient ambassadors to represent the patients cared for by the health care system.
Clint Crain – Overcoming Tragedy: Stories of Grace and Confidence
The Crain family was out on their boat enjoying the 4th of July weekend in 2014, when tragedy struck.
Katharine Koonce – Overcoming Tragedy: Stories of Grace and Confidence
In 2008, the Koonce family sought refuge from Hurricane Ike at the restaurant in Houston where Katharine’s father, James, worked.
2014 Patient Success Story: Joe Dertinger
Joe Dertinger was a 2014-15 national patient ambassador for Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Born with an unusual condition affecting all four extremities, Joe underwent a series of surgeries when he was 15 months old, which included amputation of his right foot.
2014 Patient Success Story: Katie Ladlie
Katie Ladlie was a 2014-15 national patient ambassador for Shriners Hospitals for Children®.
