Every Breath Is Precious
Hannah has a rare genetic disorder that causes her to stop breathing when she goes to sleep. She wears a ventilator at night. How does having to constantly monitor a basic human function change how Hannah and her family approach life?
Music by Podington Bear, Chris Zabriskie, Jason Goforth, and
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Hannah has a rare genetic disorder that causes her to stop breathing when she goes to sleep. She wears a ventilator at night. How does having to constantly monitor a basic human function change how Hannah and her family approach life?
Music by Podington Bear, Chris Zabriskie, Jason Goforth, and
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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