Seventeen-year-old Riley is preparing for the BMW Dallas Marathon, an achievement she once thought impossible. Diagnosed with scoliosis in seventh grade, Riley endured worsening pain until spinal surgery at Scottish Rite for Children straightened her 60-degree curve. After months of recovery, she began running a mile a day, eventually completing a half marathon in February. Now, less than two years after surgery, she’s training for her first full marathon, determined to show herself just how far she has come.
Telemundo 39: Despite Her Arthritis Pain, Metroplex Teenager Lives Positively
A local teen is turning pain into purpose after being diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Ivette, a patient at Scottish Rite for Children, continues to pursue her creative passions — from playing…
