Will Davis was born with a gastrointestinal condition so severe it threatened his life, symptoms of which began to present themselves shortly after his birth. Doctors monitored him for several hours, but as the hour hand on the clock dragged on, it became clear that Will would need highly specialized care. Barely 24 hours old, Will took his first car trip—an ambulance ride to Boston Children's Hospital—for complete diagnosis and treatment.

Treating intestinal malrotation requires multiple surgeries and a good deal of supportive care—hospitalization for the condition can often last for months. In preparation, Will's father, Gabe, his mother, Megan, and big sister, Chloe, all temporarily moved to Boston so they could be together as a family during his treatment.