As a returning partner for 31 Days to Amaze, Jeni’s Ice Creams is helping us to raise funds at their scoop shops in cities across the country. To celebrate our partnership this year, a patient from Shriner’s Children’s St. Louis had the special opportunity to visit her local shop to taste test all her favorite flavors, thank the employees for their continued support of our mission, and of course, indulge in some ice cream with her family courtesy of Jeni’s.
Owyn became a patient at Shriners Children’s St. Louis as a baby where she was diagnosed with ulnar dimelia, or mirror hands. When she was 14 months old, Owyn went into surgery for amputation and pollicization, a process that allows surgeons to create a thumb by transferring a different finger into the thumb position. Then, when she was 2, Owyn had a second surgery to straighten her wrist. These surgeries provided Owyn with a much more functional and less crowded left hand.
Thanks to the support of partners like Jeni’s Ice Creams, Owyn has been able to thrive in her childhood, participating in her favorite sports and activities as any other child. She’s also had the opportunity to share her confidence as a patient ambassador at Shriners Children’s St. Louis and help other kids who have been diagnosed with the same rare condition.
From October 1 – October 31, you can help support our mission and kids like Owyn by visiting your local Jeni’s Ice Creams shop and purchasing a pint. Mention the pint drive at checkout or use the code “Shriners” for Jeni’s Local Delivery and $2 from each pint purchased will be donated! Click HERE to find the location closest to you.
To learn more about Owyn’s story and her time at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, visit https://www.shrinerschildrens.or/en/news-and-media/patient-stories/2023/04/owyn-is-one-in-a-million
