45-year-old transportation service saves infant's life in Louisville

A 45-year-old transportation service has proven to be a lifesaver for a local family in Louisville, helping their young child overcome life-threatening obstacles, reported News 40. Skyye Collins, born with a perilous start, encountered a harrowing health crisis, but thanks to the "Just for Kids" ambulance service and the unwavering support of Norton Children's Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House, Skyye is now on the path to recovery.
The ordeal began when Skyye Collins' mother, Morgan Summers, shared the heartbreaking story of her son's birth. "He actually got stuck in the birth canal, and it caused him to have a stroke, which led to seizures. We were transferred to Louisville, and we stayed there for two weeks," she recounted. This initial diagnosis of brain damage set the stage for a critical journey to Norton Children's Hospital.
The "Just for Kids" ambulance service played a pivotal role in ensuring Skyye received the care he urgently needed. Amy Bell from Norton Children's Transport team explained, "We got him back to Norton Children's Hospital so that he could spend some time in our NICU with our neonatologist there. He had some seizures after he was born, and then we treated those. He is now seizure-free and off of his medication."
Morgan and Skyye's father, Parker, expressed their gratitude for the compassionate care they received during this tumultuous time. "When they came, they were super, super sweet. They let us take pictures with them and touch him before he left. He rode in an ambulance instead of a plane because they didn't know if the weather was going to let them get back in a plane," said Morgan.
The Collins family also extended their gratitude to Norton Children's Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House for their ongoing support. "We're very blessed that he's here because at one point in time we didn't think he was going to be here," the family said. "The Ronald McDonald House has always been really kind. We live two hours away from Louisville, and they allow us to come and stay, even for a checkup, so that we don't have to get a hotel room or have to get up at 4 in the morning to make it there by whatever time that we have to be there. We enjoyed the Ronald McDonald House too. Thank you, and we're grateful...we're very, very grateful and blessed."
This heartwarming story highlights the invaluable role that local organizations and medical services play in ensuring the well-being of our communities. In the face of adversity, Skyye Collins and his family have experienced the power of hope, kindness, and unwavering support from those who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those in need.