We are so fortunate that the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab of Chicago has accepted Dan into their locked-in program. He has been there since Aug 24th and has been making incredible progress--though he has a LONG road ahead of him. A recent milestone is that he was able to swallow some apple sauce, which is a significant step towards being freed from the feeding and tracheostomy tubes. With the intensive therapy programs at Shirley Ryan, Dan has been able to speak the names of family members (albeit through the speaking valve) to gain ability in sitting upright and to increase mobility in his arms and hands. Thank you to all of the excellent staff at Shirley Ryan for their amazing work with Dan! Please keep Dan in your thoughts and prayers and consider visiting him to encourage him on his path to recovery. He has been working like the dickens to get his mobility back! Keep up the amazing work Dan. You are an inspiration to us all!!