03/26/2025
A Tragedy That Led to a Lifelong Mission: The Story Behind Guardian Angel Health Care đź’™
What started as an ordinary evening in 1993 turned into a life-changing event for Sam and Faye Kassab. A split-second decision, a hero in the form of a stranger, and a miracle that saved their son’s life ultimately led to the creation of something extraordinary—Guardian Angel Health Care.
This is the powerful, heartwarming story behind why we do what we do... and how one family’s heartbreak inspired a mission to provide the best home health care possible.
One evening, as Sam was driving his children to a church program in Dryden, Michigan, tragedy struck. Their 7-year-old son, Danny, excited to get to the program, rushed out of the car and crossed a country road. In a split second, he found himself in front of an oncoming vehicle. In an attempt to avoid Danny, the driver accidentally struck him. The impact left Danny severely injured, and his life hung in the balance.
Within minutes, three registered nurses, who just happened to be at the church program that evening, rushed to Danny’s side. One of them performed CPR, ultimately saving Danny’s life. But while the miracle of that moment was saving him, their lives were forever changed. Danny, once an active child, was now a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic in need of 24-hour skilled nursing care.
After months of hospitalizations, the family hoped that a home health agency could provide Danny the care he needed. But sadly, what they found was subpar care—unqualified staff and missed shifts that left Danny vulnerable and needing help. This frustration led Sam and Faye to make a decision: they would start their own home health agency with the sole mission of providing the highest-quality care for their son and others who needed it.
That’s when Guardian Angel Health Care was born. Sam and Faye’s personal experience drove them to create a company where the focus was always on quality care and compassion for the clients. They named the company “Guardian Angel” because they believed it was Danny’s three nurses—his Guardian Angels—that saved him that night.
Sadly, Danny passed away in August 2009, but his legacy continues to inspire everything we do. Guardian Angel Health Care remains committed to ensuring every client receives the care they deserve, just as we would want for our own loved ones. đź’™
We honor Danny’s memory and the legacy of his Guardian Angels through the work we do every day. If you or someone you love needs home health care, we are here to provide the best care possible. Reach out to us today.
