Decades ago, John Gardner made a phone call. A healthcare company needed 75 chairs. No big introductions. No fancy pitch. Just one man offering to help—and delivering on that promise. There was no team behind him. No brand recognition. Just John and his wife, Kyra—learning as they went.

Wayne Campbell held his newborn in his arms, and at just 15 years old, felt the weight of the world settle heavily on his shoulders. While others his age planned weekend hangouts, he was staring down bills,