In 2010, Melissa Barbanell and her son Calvin faced a life-threatening situation when Calvin was struck by a hit-and-run driver. Paralyzed with fear, Barbanell was rescued by an unknown woman who was a nurse. This unsung hero immediately assessed Calvin's condition and comforted Barbanell by confirming his vital signs. With the help of another passerby, the woman stabilized Calvin until professional help arrived. Although the driver was later caught and prosecuted, Barbanell was profoundly grateful for the nurse's timely intervention, which allowed her to regain composure and focus on her son's recovery.
At that moment, she was the person who allowed me to come back into my body, and to go on.
She examined him, and she said the words, 'He's breathing. He has a pulse.'
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