International Patient Ambassadors
Shriners Children's selects Patient Ambassadors each year to represent the healthcare system at local and national events. The ambassadors share their stories of perseverance and how Shriners Children's has made a dramatic difference in their lives.
Ranked among Mexico’s top 15 swimmers and now serving as the first International Patient Ambassador from Shriners Children’s Mexico, Carlota, 18, has transformed challenges into triumphs.
Brandon was diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, a rare, polio-like illness that affects the gray matter of the spinal cord, leading to sudden muscle weakness and paralysis. His journey from that frightening morning in 2016 to becoming an International Patient Ambassador exemplifies the power of resilience.
