Chance Sheehe – Bloomsburg, Pa.
Watch how Chance beat incredible odds to become one of Geisinger's 2026 Miracle Kids. His journey from a critical NICU case to a thriving child shows the lifesaving power of expert care and family hope.
From 15 minutes without a heartbeat to a thriving Miracle Kid
When Chance was born prematurely in Danville, he had no heartbeat. For nearly 15 minutes, medical teams worked tirelessly to bring him back. What followed was a journey that would test the family’s strength, and showcase the power of hope, advanced medical care and unwavering determination.
Chance was diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy — a serious condition where the brain is significantly affected by a lack of oxygen and blood flow. He had multisystem organ failure, struggled to maintain his blood pressure and needed a ventilator to breathe. Time was critical, and the neonatal ICU (NICU) team at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital knew it.
The NICU team, using state-of-the-art ventilators provided by Children's Miracle Network, worked around the clock to stabilize Chance. But it wasn't just the equipment that made the impact — it was the people.
"They not only cared for our son, but they cared for Ben and I and our daughter so many times," said Chance's mother.
Today, Chance is doing everything no one was sure he would. He's walking, communicating and thriving — outcomes that seemed impossible when he had no heart rate for 15 minutes.
"He's doing so incredibly well and beating so many odds,” said one of Chance’s physicians. “He is truly a miracle child."