Melissa Scott’s plan was in motion. The Shirly Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago approved transferring her daughter, Carajean Goodchild, to their site, so they could try helping her regain full consciousness after her coma.
Scott packed her daughter’s bags and told her work she was heading to Chicago. The renowned lab represented a glimmer of hope for Scott, who for months had sat by Goodchild’s side, waiting for her to progress so the two could have a conversation again.
Then the call came…