Radio Host Connects with Doctor Who Saved His Life 18 Years Ago

A Childhood Accident and a Life Saved

• 👶 At a year and a half old, Brett Chastine was hit by a truck while retrieving a toy, suffering severe injuries including being impaled by asphalt.
• 🏥 He was rushed to Cook Children's Hospital, where doctors discovered a brain tumor during scans, which likely would have gone undetected without the accident.
• 👨‍⚕️ The surgeon who removed the tumor, Dr. Honeyut, became a significant figure for Brett and his family.

A Lifelong Gratitude

• 🙏 Brett's mother, Jill, always wanted to express her gratitude to Dr. Honeyut but never had the opportunity to speak with him directly.
• 📻 Brett grew up listening to Dallas's New Country 963, a passion that led him to a career in radio at the very station he admired.

A Fortuitous Reunion on Air

• 🎶 During the station's annual radio thawn fundraiser for Cook Children's, Brett was working in the control room.
• 🎤 To his surprise, Dr. Honeyut was introduced as a guest on air.
• 💬 Brett seized the moment to speak to Dr. Honeyut for the first time, expressing his profound thanks for saving his life.
• ✨ This unexpected connection was a deeply meaningful experience for Brett, highlighting the impact of the doctor's work.