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Category: Stories

With a rare disease, every prognosis, experience and outcome is different. We are happy to share some amazing Perthes Stories from patients, parents and others. What’s your Perthes Story?

Griffin Gorringe
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Griffin Gorringe

Griffin’s Perthes story started 4 years ago when he was 6 years old. He had severe pain in the hip. We took him in for an x-ray and he was diagnosed with Toxic Synovitis. The…

by LeggCalvePerthes Foundation
- Mar. 07, 2019
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Bryson Quinn
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Bryson Quinn

Brysons perthes story begins when he was six years old. He was a very typical, active, boy and enjoyed playing baseball at a competitive level. He was participating in several baseball clinics over the summer…

by LeggCalvePerthes Foundation
- Feb. 22, 2019
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Through Adversity Comes Triumph - Isaac Hess
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Through Adversity Comes Triumph - Isaac Hess

I knew I wanted to play professional baseball from the time I was 10 years old and realized what it felt like to drive a baseball over the fence, experienced the smell of my glove…

by LeggCalvePerthes Foundation
- Feb. 04, 2019
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Stay Strong and Keep Moving - my Perthes Journey

David Bridgfoot – Australia, Sept, 2018 The early days My Perthes story begins as a young child, in the same fashion as most other children around the World. I was healthy, active, eager and for…

by Zach King
- Feb. 04, 2019
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Cameron Mathison Is the Happiest He’s Ever Been
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Cameron Mathison Is the Happiest He’s Ever Been

Life is good for Cameron Mathison Opens a New Window. . In July, the former All My Children hunk landed his “ultimate” job cohosting Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family. “I feel like I can spend…

by Zach King
- Feb. 04, 2019
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