As a winter storm raged outside, flights were grounded, and transport options were limited. But inside the hospital, a team came together—nurses, respiratory therapists, first responders, and problem-solvers—determined to find a way. No one hesitated. Calls were made, plans were formed, and a team of volunteers assembled, ready to ride alongside Chance to ensure he made it safely. They weren’t just medical professionals—they were people who refused to let this little boy face his fight alone.

The storm made an already tense journey even harder. Snow piled up along the highway, and at one point, a fallen tree blocked the road. But just like in the hospital, people didn’t hesitate. Drivers stopped, strangers jumped out, and within moments, the road was cleared—because nothing was going to stand in the way of getting Chance where he needed to go.

The drive to Portland was long and challenging, but Chance had an entire team looking after him every step of the way. Hours later, the call came: They had arrived safely. Chance made it.

And today, he’s a thriving, energetic little boy—running, playing, and, as Tarah jokes, constantly finding new ways to get scrapes and bruises. Looking back, she is overwhelmed with gratitude, not just for the Sky Lakes team that cared for her son but for the entire community that made sure he got the chance to grow up.