A message bringing home awareness of airway disease. There are many times each year when I'm reminded – first hand – of what first drew me to this specialty. Specifically, the chance to help make a difference in patients' lives; and today, as I write about one patient’s scenario, it becomes one of those days of reflection.

As an instructor who has the privilege of working with my students at Community Regional in the Volunteer Services department, I get to witness a tremendous number of extraordinary events, experiences and growth relative to these young adults.