Shriners Children's New England Newsletter

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Ian: Patient Ambassador Ian was born in China with an upper limb difference and lived the first years of his life in an orphanage. His adoptive parents, Jennifer and Seth, brought Ian home to western Massachusetts and within a month, they brought him to Shriners Children’s New England. He received a prosthesis that, after an adjustment period, became a tool of empowerment. It enabled Ian to talk with his peers about limb difference and for them to gain awareness about physical differences. A new confidence in his own abilities has led Ian to play baseball, soccer, basketball, swim and surf. With the help of special prosthetic attachments made by Shriners Children’s prosthetic and orthothic services, Ian also enjoys mountain biking and kayaking. Now 12 years old, Ian is an active patient ambassador. Articulate and engaging, he is always willing to share his story to support Shriners Children’s and help other kids like him. Ian’s family also participates in donation and fundraising efforts. Most recently, Ian’s team, the Flying Clubs, was the top fundraiser at Shriners Children’s Putting for a Purpose Mini-Golf Event . We can’t wait to see what he conquers next!

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