Book details

  • Genre:children's nonfiction
  • Sub-genre:Animals / General
  • Age Range (years):4 - 12
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:Hema's Journey
  • Series Number:1
  • Pages:28
  • Paperback ISBN:9798881715908

Hema's Journey

A story about hope, healing, and gene editing

By Victoria Gray

Overview

Victoria Gray shares her experience with Sickle Cell Disease, as depicted through Hema. This story reflects strength, faith, and perseverance, reminding us that despite chronic illness, next-generation medicines can open new doors for the future.
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Description

Victoria Gray shares her experience with Sickle Cell Disease. Her journey is marked by struggle, resilience, and hope. Through her character, Hema, readers see the challenges of the condition and the promise of new scientific progress, such as CRISPR. This story reflects strength, faith, and perseverance, reminding us that despite chronic illness, next-generation medicines can open new doors for the future.
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About The Author

Victoria Gray is a global patient leader and gene‑editing pioneer. She is recognized for her role as a global patient advocate. In 2019, she became the first person in history to receive a CRISPR-based gene editing therapy. This experience has provided a platform for global engagement. Now she helps bridge the gap between patient understanding, advocates, access to treatment, and real‑world impact of advanced medicine.
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