On December 26th 2024 911 operator Alyssa Engen answered an emergency call from a frantic wife at a live music venue whose husband had just gone down while playing drums. 

And like that, Ayssa stepped into the moment to bring the impossible situation under control and start saving a life. Mine. 

Now, Alyssa and her husband Tom want to save another life, a child’s life. Together they are looking to adopt a child and the process is daunting with challenges both legally and financially.

Here in the studio to talk about their journey, goals and efforts is Alyssa and Tom Engen.