Three-year-old Dane was a happy, energetic kid, until his parents noticed something alarming. He was catching more colds than usual, and they weren’t going away. At first, doctors couldn’t find anything wrong. But as his illness worsened, his parents’ worry deepened. 

Then came the devastating diagnosis: EBV-driven T-cell lymphoma complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)—a rare, life-threatening disease that causes the immune system to attack the body instead of protecting it. 

Since his condition is so rare, few physicians knew how to deal with it. But hope arrived in the form of a specialist in Denver—Dane’s best chance at survival. The catch? His family had to pack up their lives in Montana and move to Colorado immediately, without knowing when they could return home. 

Suddenly, Dane’s parents weren’t just navigating his terrifying illness. They had to figure out where to live, how to afford it, and how to keep their family together in an unfamiliar city. That’s when they found Brent’s Place.

Here, they didn’t just find a place to stay; they found a home. A fully furnished apartment gave them space to be together, no matter how long Dane’s treatment lasted. No leases, no deadlines, no added stress—just a safe, stable place to heal. 

For Dane’s mom, Emmylou, the little things made all the difference. A home-cooked meal delivered to their door after exhausting days at the hospital. A caring team always ready to lend a hand. A compassionate community that understood exactly what they were going through. 

“I love that I can message their team and get help when I need it. They’re so understanding and flexible. Whatever you need, they’re there,” she shared.

And even in the midst of hardship, there was joy. 

That Christmas at Brent’s Place, Dane built gingerbread houses, laughed through holiday activities, and—his favorite part—met Santa Claus. He didn’t stop talking about it for months. 

When asked what he loved most about Brent’s Place, Dane’s answer was simple: “It’s huge! That’s the best part about it.” 

Dane is feeling stronger each day, and his family hopes to return home soon. Until then, Brent’s Place remains their home away from home—because no family should have to face a medical crisis alone.

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