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Every day, incredible things happen at Shriners Children’s™. Read stories about our amazing patients and the life-changing care donors’ loving gifts make possible.

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Featured Patient Stories

A Legacy of Love – Nancy’s Story
February 6, 2020
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What is Love to Our Patients?
February 3, 2020
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Read Abram’s inspiring story!
January 14, 2020
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Latest Patient Stories

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 ...
January 25, 2017
Patient Stories
January 25, 2017
Patient Stories
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. While standing on the back of the boat ...
January 23, 2017
Patient Stories
January 23, 2017
Patient Stories
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. Suddenly, ...
January 17, 2017
Patient Stories
January 17, 2017
Patient Stories
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 ..
January 15, 2017
Patient Stories
January 15, 2017
Patient Stories
2014 Patient Success Story: Katie Ladlie
Katie Ladlie was a 2014-15 national patient ambassador for Shriners Hospitals for Children®. She was born with a vascular malformation in her ...
January 10, 2017
Patient Stories
January 10, 2017
Patient Stories
Walking Toward Endless Possibilities: the Story of Olivia Stamps
Olivia Stamps seemed like every other little girl. Then she started walking, and her parents noticed something unusual—she was walking on ...
January 8, 2017
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January 8, 2017
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