Through Darkness I Shine: Mia's Story (Full Version)

Mia, 16, was born with a severe case of infantile idiopathic scoliosis. Her journey with Shriners Hospitals for Children began when she was 2, when she was first seen at the St. Louis location. Mia’s treatments have included halo traction to gradually straighten and stretch her spine, as well as nearly 20 surgeries. Mia’s passion is theater and singing, and she has been featured in several of our commercials. Mia was also part of the Shriners children’s choir who performed in a recent recording of Foreigner’s hit song, "I Want to Know What Love Is." Meet National Patient Ambassador Mia and see her story.