Annual Report 2023-2024

Young patients dream big Inspired by the incredible accomplishments of former Shriners Children’s patients, current patients tell us about their hopes and dreams for the future.

Clara, 8 | LEXINGTON “I want to be a doctor and help kids. I want to check them out and do all the cool stuff to make them feel better.” Sydney, 18 | PHILADELPHIA “My dream job is to work as an occupational therapist at Shriners Children’s. The care I have received has shown me how important it is to help others be comfortable and successful no matter their diagnosis or injury. I want to be that person for someone else like Shriners Children’s was for me.”

Zavi, 14 | FLORIDA “I want to be the first MLB player with a prosthetic.”

Camille, 7 | ST. LOUIS “When I grow up, I want to be a ballerina!”

Kayson, 8 | OHIO “I want to be a pilot because I can fly people all over the world to destinations they love, and it would make them happy.”

Belem, 18 | MEXICO “I want to dedicate myself to flower farming and help the community where I am from. I like to see how flowers grow and cultivate them. I am studying engineering in sustainable agricultural innovation.”

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