Girl, 11, gets special convoy for her final hospital chemotherapy treatment
(WJAR) — After two years since she was diagnosed with leukemia, an 11-year-old is celebrating the end of chemotherapy.
From motorcycles to horses, Enzo's Escort brought almost every mode of transportation for Scotlyn Winfield of Narragansett.
"We provide an escort coming to and from her home and to her last day of cancer treatment and it's a great day and hopefully have a great send off," said David Neri of Enzo's Escorts.
Police and fire departments from Rhode Island and Massachusetts took part in the convoy to escort Scotlyn to Hasbro’s Children’s Hospital.
On Monday, Scotlyn and her family could be seen stepping out of their minivan which is covered in encouraging phrases like #ScotlynStrong.
Founder of the Hero Package Foundation Jennifer Fonseca made a surprise visit -- Scotlyn was one of her first recipients.
"These humans are incredible. I know this isn't the end of her road. I know some people might think it is because she's ending treatment," Fonseca told NBC 10. "She still has a while to go and I just think she's going to do incredible and incredible things and I don't think this will be the last time you see Scotlyn."
Neri and his wife -- both first responders -- started Enzo's Escorts after their son Enzo was diagnosed with leukemia and received the same special treatment a few years ago.
"We were hoping for the flu when my son was sick. There's no telltale sign that 'Oh my God, your kid's sick with leukemia.' It's just a punch in the chest," Neri said.
It's been a difficult journey for the Winfield family, but through all of the hardships, they made it to this moment.
"One day at a time, one minute at a time," said Scotlyn's mother, Terryn Winfield. "Just don't focus on the fact that it's going to be two years, just do what you can at the moment and have faith that God's going to take care of the rest."
Scotlyn rang a bell at Hasbro Children's Hospital on Monday, marking her last treatment.
"I'm very proud but it's like nerve-wracking, exciting and almost a little sad for some reason," Scotlyn told NBC 10 News.
While emotions are high, she still has more home treatments and years of check-ups.
But as Scotlyn said, "It gets better, it's hard, but it does."