In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a story of unwavering courage, medical innovation, and a promise that defied the odds emerged in the heart of Chicago. ESPN’s E60 embarked on a mission to document the remarkable journey of Mayra Ramirez, a 28-year-old paralegal and avid runner, whose life was forever altered by the virus that swept across the world in 2020. But the story took an unexpected turn that involved one of America’s best-known journalists.