History of Shriners Children's
Shriners Hospitals for Children changed its name to this in 2020 to reflect its broader services.
What is Shriners Children’s?
Shriners Children’s specializes in pediatric care for this major medical category, including burns, orthopedics, and spinal cord injuries.
What is specialized pediatric healthcare?
This popular Shriners spokesperson is known for his heartfelt commercials raising awareness about the hospitals.
Who is Alec Cabacungan?
This former Shriners patient became a Paralympic swimmer, inspiring many with her story.
Who is Haven Shepherd?
This annual campaign tagline encourages donations by showing the impact of Shriners Children’s care.
What is Love to the Rescue?
The number of hospitals in the Shriners Children’s network today.
What is 22?
Shriners hospitals provide care regardless of a family's ability to pay. This principle aligns with the organization's core mission.
What is compassionate care?
Shriners International is affiliated with this fraternal organization known for its distinctive red fezzes.
What is Freemasonry?
This young patient, known for his cheerful personality and signature bow tie, became a symbol of resilience in a Shriners Hospitals for Children campaign.
Who is Kaleb?
This Shriners Children's fundraiser encourages donors to become recurring monthly supporters.
What is Monthly Giving Program?
The first Shriners hospital was built in this U.S. city.
What is Shreveport, Louisiana?
The hospital system is known for innovative treatments, including prosthetics and motion analysis for this medical specialty.
What is orthopedics?
Each year, Shriners hosts this national event where patients share their inspiring recovery stories.
What is the Patient Ambassadors program?
A burn survivor from the 2005 Sosoliso Airlines crash, this patient was treated at Shriners and went on to become a finalist on America’s Got Talent as an inspiring singer.
Kechi Okwuchi
This online platform allows individuals to create personal fundraising pages to support Shriners Children's.
What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?
This year marks the founding of the first Shriners Children’s hospital.
What is 1922
Shriners hospitals are known for using this cutting-edge technology to create customized prosthetics.
What is 3D printing?
This annual sporting event raises funds for Shriners Children’s while showcasing top college talent.
East West Shrine Bowl
This golf legend has partnered with Shriners Children’s through various charity efforts and fundraisers.
Jack Nicklaus
This unique mascot represents Shriners Children’s and appears at events to promote awareness.
Who is Fezzy Bear?
Shriners Children's was originally established to treat children with this medical condition.
What is polio?
Shriners pioneered a revolutionary approach to treating severe burns through this method.
What is skin grafting?
The signature transportation service Shriners offers to ensure children can receive care.
What is the Patient Transportation Network?
A famous Shriners fraternity member, Wise was the Imperial Potentate of the Shriners from 1989 to 1990 and a strong advocate for the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
John "Johnny" H. Wise
This network of volunteers helps transport patients and their families to medical appointments.
What is the Patient Transportation Network?