Today marks a milestone that Chance has been fighting toward for more than three years. It’s a day that symbolizes endurance, courage, and the quiet victories that often go unnoticed outside hospital walls. Chance was diagnosed with high-risk T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a battle that immediately became larger than anyone in his family could have imagined.
Over the past 1,000 days, he has endured relentless treatment: powerful chemotherapy, endless blood tests, and the physical pain of a port that was notoriously difficult to access. Every clinic day brought its own anxiety—the nurses never knew if they could get it on the first try, leaving Chance sore, exhausted, and sometimes tearful.
But today, that port is finally gone.“It’s more than just a medical step,” his mom, Amy, said, her voice trembling with pride and relief. “Every scratch mark on it tells a story of how hard this fight has been. After all he’s endured, I just want him to feel like a kid again.”
For Chance, the port wasn’t just a medical device—it was a reminder of the long, grueling journey he has walked. Every poke, every bruise, every scar represents countless moments of bravery, determination, and resilience that most children his age could never be expected to understand. Yet, through it all, Chance has remained courageous, even when the path was daunting.