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Nemours has two state-of-the-art children’s
hospitals in addition to our outpatient locations
in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
As a system, we offer pediatric primary, urgent,
specialty and hospital care.


Cerebral Palsy: Shannon's Story (Video)

Like most teenagers, Shannon loves hanging out with friends, going to the mall, and – of course – being around cute boys.

But Shannon can’t walk or talk. Her wheelchair and her communication device give her the freedom to explore, and a voice to be heard. Hear Shannon’s story about living with cerebral palsy, in her own words.

  • Living with CP: Shannon

    Living with CP: Shannon

    15-year old Shannon is like most teen girls, but can’t walk or talk. Her communication device gives her a voice This is Shannon’s story, in her own words, about living with cerebral palsy (CP) and choosing happiness.

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