The FDNY's 29th annual Second Chance Ceremony celebrated individuals who survived cardiac emergencies and the EMTs who saved them. Among the honored was twelve-year-old Chance Young, who was resuscitated after collapsing at school. The event emphasized gratitude and the importance of CPR training, with FDNY having trained over 200,000 New Yorkers to perform life-saving techniques. Survivors, including Lori Traore and her newborn, shared their experiences, highlighting the professional response of the paramedics.
"Chance is a miracle. That's why his name is Chance. I guess," said Danielle Young, his mother. She recalled the terrifying weeks of his recovery, which involved the use of a defibrillator, a breathing tube, and life support.
"Every new day is a second chance for each and every one of us. Thank you for the gift today of life," Monsignor Marc Filacchione, the FDNY chaplain, said during the ceremony.
"This is something we do frequently, but we don't get the opportunity to meet the person we saved. So it's a great feeling," said FDNY Lt. Jimmy Guailacela.
"These guys are awesome. They are great," Danielle Young said. "Nothing but respect, so professional, so poised, so knowledgeable."
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