Sweet and bubbly, Micah loves painting. While her gentle personality may be quiet at first, her confidence shines through her artwork. Without hesitation, she picked up her brush and brought Where Rainbows Fly to life, creating a butterfly full of color and joy. Like the butterflies she loves, her artwork reminds us that courage, beauty, and imagination can help us spread our wings and soar.

Kinsley, 9, is a fourth grader and a Shriners Children’s Lexington patient who comes to the medical center for physical therapy. She loves arts and crafts, playing with her baby dolls and spending time at the park.

Juan is 18 years old and lives in Columbia. He just started painting a few years ago and really enjoys painting nature landscapes and animals. He says that creating paintings while at Shriners Children’s Portland brought him a sense of calmness while he was anxious about his procedures.

Brayan is 15 years old. He was born in Cuernavaca, Morelos, on September 16th, 2010. He has been coming to the Hospital for scoliosis treatment; more recently, he has received medical attention to treath a non-healing wound because of a bacteria. My stay at the Hospital has been excellent, everybody take good care of me, keep me well-feed and I´ve received good medical attention. The entire medical team, including psychologist, teachers and nurses, is very attentive. I love practicing football, drawing, painting and also play basketball. Her mom says that Bryan is a kind and a thoughtful person and he is always very active.

Nick was born with Oromandibular-Limb Hypogenesis (OLH) and has been patient at Shriners for Children for 17 years. Nick has loved making art since he was 5. His love for art has only grown as he has gotten older and he pushes himself to try new mediums when drawing and painting. Nick will be graduating high school in May of 2027 and plans on pursuing a career in Art Education.

Relic has a passion for video games, drawing, and making people laugh, he’s even a bit of a stand-up comic. Diagnosed with scoliosis at age 8, he began treatment at Shriners Children’s Shreveport, where his care team developed a plan that included bracing and therapy to help straighten his spine and reduce pain. Through hard work, determination, and the support of his family and care team, Relic has made tremendous progress and continues to return for follow-up care as he grows. Now walking taller and moving more freely, he enjoys spending time on the things he loves. His journey is a powerful example of resilience, courage, and the life-changing impact of specialized pediatric care

Inspired by her love of Formula 1 and her favorite book, El Principito (The Little Prince), Emilia created a piece that reflects her own journey of healing and growth. Drawing on the story’s message that what matters most is often invisible to the eye, her painting celebrates curiosity, resilience and the strength found within. Through her unique interpretation, she reminds us that even the smallest stars can light our path forward.

Meet Jada! She is a patient of Shriners Children’s Spokane undergoing constraint-induced therapy to improve mobility in her weaker arm. As part of her therapy, she painted a scene of an orca jumping out of the water — which is pretty amazing!

Emma has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Shreveport since she was just 2 weeks old. Born with clubfoot, she has undergone more than 15 casts, worn 10 different orthopedic braces, completed physical therapy, and recently underwent corrective surgery. Thanks to her determination and the specialized care she has received, Emma can now walk, run, participate in gymnastics and aerial activities, and stand independently. Her family is grateful for the compassionate team that has supported her every step of the way, helping Emma achieve milestones they once only dreamed possible.

Madi is an 11 year old girl being treated for bilateral club foot at Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. This artwork is inspired by her recent trip to Washington and the beauty of Puget Sound. Although she didn’t get to see the orcas while she was there, she was amazed knowing these incredible animals were so close. Through this painting she wanted to share the killer whale’s power, intelligence, and grace. She is so grateful for Shriners support, saying “If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be walking today.”

Charlee is being treated for bi-lateral cerebral palsy and hip dysplasia at Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. She is a 5 year old girl who loves rainbows, hearts, and snowflakes. She loves all of her friends at Shriners Children’s and loves playing at therapy with her therapist, Crystal.

I am a young woman with hip dysplasia and I have already undergone seven surgeries. I have faced some very tough and painful situations that nearly knocked me down, but I got back up and am moving forward.

Christalynn has been a part of the Shriners Children’s Shreveport family since she was 26 days old. Born with a cleft lip and palate, she underwent her first surgery at 3 months old. Christalynn has received exceptional care that has not only improved her health, but also her self-confidence. Her parents describe Shriners Shreveport in one word: “PHENOMENAL!” They are grateful for Dr. Bishop and the care team for their compassion and for caring for them as though they are family. Christalynn is thriving. She loves Disney World, gymnastics, boxing, and dreams of becoming a doctor. Her favorite subject is math, and says nothing beats a good slice of pizza.

Shelby is a 14 year old girl being treated for club feet and scoliosis at Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. She said she created a flower because, “I was going through a hard time and everyone needs to remember that the flowers always bloom even when it does not seem like it. And everyone will go through hard times and you will get through it like I did!” She says that her doctors really fun and nice, and they seem more like friends than doctors which helps when she is anxious.

Naira Sofia is an 11 year old from Mexico who loves math and making slime! She is also a wonderful artist! When asked to paint something that is amazing to her, she painted the beach. She expressed that the beach is special to her because she goes there with her family to look for shells.

“My name is Anna and I am 17! I’m going into my senior year of high school. After that, I plan to go into mortuary science, majoring in anatomy/health sciences at a local community college before going to a mortuary college. I am a Life Scout and am in the process of earning my Eagle rank. I am also a member of the Chamber Orchestra and a cappella group at my high school.” Anna came to Shriners Children’s Ohio in August of 2026 for treatment of a serious sunburn.

Chloe was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. During her early days, she faced challenges with eating, speaking, and growing. Through Shriners Children’s Shreveport’s specialized care, Chloe has undergone multiple procedures to help her thrive and gain confidence. Her bright personality shines through in everything she does, from her love of drawing to caring for her animals. Chloee’s family is grateful for the encouragement and support they have received every step of the journey. “We’ve been at Shriners for more than four years, and it’s been the best decision we could have ever made as a family.” Says Chloe’s mom Casey.

At age 12, Matthew began experiencing severe pain in his legs and feet that make walking difficult and affected his confidence and independence. After coming to Shriners Children’s Shreveport, he was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness and sensory loss. Over the next three years, Matthew received comprehensive care including therapy, casing, genetic testing, and surgery to lengthen the Achilles tendon in both legs. This helped him regain mobility and live with less pain. Now 15, he is thriving and pursuing his passion for meteorology, with dreams of becoming a storm chaser. Matthew is grateful for the encouragement and compassionate care he receives from his team at Shriners Children’s Shreveport.

Artistic and creative, Valentina has a natural gift for painting with a remarkable eye for detail and color. In Where Lilac Lingers, she captures a beautiful arrangement of purple blooms in a vase, layering pastel shades, soft shadows, and depth to create a sense of calm and stillness. Her artwork invites you to pause, breathe and linger in the quiet comfort of a relaxing Sunday afternoon.

Tae is a 13 year old being treated for hypochondroplasia at Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. He says that Shriners Children’s is the place that changed his life. They did most of his surgeries and helped him to walk normally. When asked what he painted, he said, “This year is America 250, so I created an aerial show over a mountain with flower patches the American flag. America is an awesome place to live and this painting shows some of the cool things that come from living in America.

Creative and imaginative, Ella loves expressing herself through arts and crafts, from crocheting and jewelry-making to painting. Together with our Chief of Snuggles, Zadoc, they created this beautiful cosmic scene bursting with pink and purple hues, sparkling stars and paw-prints transformed into celestial wonders. Their artwork celebrates the comforting reminder that even in a vast galaxy, companionship ensures we are never truly alone.

Alex was seen by the Rehab Department at Shriners Children’s Lexington for toe walking. He loves arts and crafts like painting, and he enjoys the paino and his drum set. Alex is a very active and happy 3 year old!

Maggie is an 8 year olkf girl who has been going to Shriners Children’s Lexington since she was 6 years old. She loves seeing everyone there and Dr. Riley is her favorite, along with Ms. Beth! We are so thankful for the care she receives!

Temperance, 11, is a Shriners Children’s Lexington patient with a big heart and an even bigger smile. She wears her heart on her sleeve, is always willing to help others and is quick to stand up for anyone she feels is being bullied. Creative and caring, Temperance loves taking pictures and keeps photos of her friends and family displayed throughout her room. Her family describes her as one of the strongest and bravest children you’ll ever meet.

The artist is Gael, 6, who receives wraparound care in pediatric orthopedics and rehabilitation for arthrogryposis, spina bifida, and care from the cleft lip/palate specialists at Shriners Children’s Chicago. He seems to face each challenge with courage and a smile. He used a monster truck to roll paint across the canvas, making this masterpiece as unique and adventurous as he is.

Emma is 12 years old and lives in Bountiful, Utah, where she’s heading into 6th grade this year. She loves ballet, art, spending time with friends, and eating pasta any chance she gets. Emma was born premature and has cerebral palsy, and she loves using art as a way to express herself and share her creativity with others.

Alexa is the youngest child of Karen and Javier’s marriage; she has a brother, Alejandro, who’s three years older than her. She loves to draw, it relaxes her. She possesses this talent, just like her maternal grandma. She also enjoys dancing, and is a girl who radiates a wonderful light.

Waylon was born with an upper limb amputation. He received his first prosthetic from Shriners Children’s at about 6 months old and started getting therapy services at the time as well. Waylon joined the pediatric amputee playgroup at Shriners at 6 years old, and it’s become his favorite group of people and his favorite place. It’s a place where Waylon gets to relax, learn, and play like every other kid.

Meet Julieta, a 12-year-old from Colombia whose creativity was once the only place she could move without limitation. Julieta was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), a rare condition that resulted in a significant difference in the length of her legs. From age 4, crutches became her constant companion. After years of searching for specialized care, Julieta and her mother traveled to Shriners Children’s Greenville in February 2026, where a multidisciplinary team of pediatric orthopedic specialists, prosthetists and physical therapists developed a personalized treatment plan centered on Julieta’s needs. Following an amputation of her left leg, the hospital’s Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services team designed a custom prosthetic just for her. With her new prosthetic and her care team beside her, Julieta walked without crutches for the first time. Today, thanks to the specialized care she received at Shriners Children’s Greenville, the freedom she once found only through art has become part of her everyday life, one step at a time.

Lexie is an 8 year old girl being treated for a brain tumor at Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. She loves space, and thinks aliens are cool! She likes to pretend she is from outer space. She loves Shriners because it is where she got all the things that help her with her disability like her brace, stroller, and her wheelchair.

Milagros is from Magdalena Jalisco. She arrived at Shriners Children’s Mexico when she was just 11 months old. She was fitted with her first prosthesis when she was one year old.On August 18th, 2026 she finished she treatment, and she is very grateful to everyone and truly happy for the attention she received. She says, “Thank you, Shriners, for everything.”

Hi, I’m Sofia! I’m 10 years old and I live in Obispo Station in Culiacán, Sinaloa. My favorite hobbies are drawing, coloring and spending time with my family because it makes me happy.

Avery is a 7 year old being treated for scoliosis at Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. She painted her brace because it makes her happy! She said her doctor is also the best!

I’m Celene. I have four brothers and sisters, and I’m the middle child. I live with my mom and dad. I’ve been coming to the Hospital for ten years for treatment for my hip dislocation. I enjoy coming here and continuing to discover all the wonderful things about the Hospital and its staff.

Nadia is a 6 year old from Mexico who enjoys painting. When asked to paint something that is amazing to her, she painted hearts because she loves painting them!

Vibrant and outgoing, Alexa enjoys playing the saxophone and making the most of every day. While recovering from spinal surgery in the inpatient unit, she found inspiration in the birds soaring across the sky depicted in her room’s décor. Through painting, she expressed her journey of healing, and Winging It Through Recovery reflects the resilience, hope and free spirit that helped her take flight through recovery.

“Zach, 16, has been a patient with the specialized cleft palate team at Shriners Children’s Chicago since he was three weeks old. The teen from central Illinois was born with a cleft lip and palate—a condition that can impact breathing, eating, and speaking along with a child’s appearance. Zach has undergone four surgeries to correct his palate, jaw and teeth. “Every surgery has brought so much improvement. You can see it in his speech, and ability to eat and breathe like a typical child, helping him thrive both medically and socially,” said Heather, Zach’s mom. Zach has shown extraordinary personal gratitude for the care he received. As a cub scout, he was the troop’s top fundraiser and won a bicycle. He then donated the bike to our hospital so another child could enjoy it. Then the next year he won and donated a second bike. “I wanted to give back to the place that helped me,” he says. “And I wanted other kids like me to benefit too.” Now a junior in high school, Zach enjoys playing sports, cooking/baking, watching and tracking storms, traveling, enjoying time with his friends and family, and volunteering within his school and community. He plans to attend college and pursue a career in meteorology, with a focus on severe weather and storm development.”

Josselyn, 19, is a talented artists who finds joy and expression through painting. She is an international patient at Shriners Children’s Chicago in the location’s advanced care for scoliosis, an abnormal curve of the spine. She underwent halo gravity traction treatment. Her art is painted in honor of her home country.

I was born in Puebla on December 19th, 2008; since I was born, I have suffered from hydrocephalus associated with myelomeningocele; this condition also causes clubfoot. I was admitted to the hospital on April 22nd, 2026. In my free time I enjoy swimming and listening to music, as these are the activities I like the most.