Cassie Sutton was just five years old — full of life, starting school, and thriving. But what began as a simple sore tDespite multiple doctor visits, Cassie was told she only had a cold and was sent home. The truth was far more dangerous, and a quick, simple test could have saved her life.

It all started like so many other childhood illnesses: a sore throat and hoarse voice.But within three days, 5-year-old Cassie had completely lost her voice, leaving her mother Jasmine and stepfather Justin deeply worried. Cassie wasn’t acting like herself, Jasmine recalled.