Strain
A Family of four is at a nature park to celebrate their daughter's 10th birthday when the 6-year-old son suddenly slumps. At the hospital, the doctor informs the family that he has Sickle Cell Disease. His parents are confused because only one of them is a carrier of the sickle cell gene. The family tries to adapt to their new reality, but his situation worsens.
Storyline
A Family of four is at a nature park to celebrate their daughter's 10th birthday when the 6-year-old son suddenly slumps. At the hospital, the doctor informs the family that he has Sickle Cell Disease. His parents are confused because only one of them is a carrier of the sickle cell gene. The family tries to adapt to their new reality, but his situation worsens.
This puts a strain on their relationship and finances. The silver lining is a bone marrow transplant, but that's not after they find a suitable donor and the funds for the procedure.
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