Shriners Imperial Potentate

On this Memorial Day, please take time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

In the photos: Imperial Potentate Brad Koehn and members of the International Association Legions of Honor present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

We had an amazing time with Shriners Children's Chicago patient ambassador, Owen, at the Shriners Children's Skills Challenge featuring Rickie Fowler this week. Owen, who plays for his high school golf team, was thrilled when Rickie surprised him before the event by gifting him a custom PUMA Golf outfit.

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of this special event. ⛳

Last night was a a wonderful evening with friends and supporters of Shriners Children's ahead of the Shriners Children's Skills Challenge featuring Rickie Fowler which starts today. We are thrilled to share our mission through this unique event.

Today we celebrate the moms and mother figures who lead with strength, patience, and heart. Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

Our fraternity's most anticipated event, Imperial Session 2026—is almost here, and Tampa is ready to welcome nobles and families from across the globe—July 12-16, 2026.

This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Find all the details on events, news, and accommodations at imperialsession.com.

What are you most looking forward to at Imperial Session 2026?

Congratulations, Dr. Kozin!

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

Thank you to all our dedicated doctors for your compassion, expertise, and commitment to patients and their families, every day!

Today is Doctors’ Day! 💙 Join us in celebrating the incredible doctors who make a difference every day at Shriners Children’s.

Has your child’s doctor made a positive impact on your family? We invite you to share your gratitude or a share a special message in the comments.

Thank you to all our dedicated doctors for your compassion, expertise, and commitment to our patients and their families. Happy Doctors’ Day!

A Message from Leslie Stewart, MD, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Brad Koehn, Imperial Potentate:

To Our Fellow Brothers,

We are writing to share something of great concern. As you may know, false posts on social media continue to circulate about two of our beloved Shriners Children's spokespatients, Alec and Kaleb. Let us be clear: Alec and Kaleb are both doing well.

We are honored to have been part of their journey and are deeply impressed by their many achievements. Alec and Kaleb have represented our organization with authenticity, humor and heart for many years, and continue to be deeply valued by all who know their stories.

What is most troubling about this misinformation is the harm it can cause. The spread of false and malicious content has real consequences. This moment serves as a stark reminder of how quickly misinformation can spread and why thoughtful responses matter.

If you encounter content online that seems misleading, we ask you to:

• Avoid engaging. Don’t share, comment, react or amplify.

• Report it immediately. Use the platform’s reporting tools to notify it of the post and account.

• Seek the truth. Rely on trusted, official sources, including Shriners Children's social media channels, for accurate information.

Reporting false content helps platforms identify and remove misinformation, reduce its reach and protect our community.

We are grateful to those who paused, verified and responded with care. That commitment to truth and compassion reflects the best of who we are. Thank you for helping keep accuracy, kindness, and respect at the center of everything we share.

Please join us in sending Alec, Kaleb and their families our best wishes as our community navigates this situation.

Yours in the faith,
Leslie D. Stewart, M.D., Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Shriners Children's

Brad T. Koehn, Imperial Potentate, Shriners International

Gratitude was on the menu this week as members of the Joint Boards hosted a special BBQ lunch to thank our Shriners International Headquarters staff. Thank you to Imperial Sir Chris Smith and his team for preparing an amazing lunch! We are grateful for the dedication, hard work, and heart our headquarters teams bring every day.