Boy suffering from genetic brain disease

Title

Boy suffering from genetic brain disease

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

25 Mar 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:03:44

Description

Nicky Broyd reports on the story of Peter Hynes, a Harlow schoolboy suffering from a rare genetic brain disease. Peter took a trip to America to meet doctors who are working towards a cure for his illness. His father Martin Hynes speaks about trip; Linda, Peter’s mother, on her search through the family history for any sign of the disease. Also includes recording of Peter singing prior to his illness and speaking now.

Contributors

Nicky Broyd; Martin Hynes; Linda Hynes; Peter Hynes

Keywords

USA; Health; Health services; Fundraising; Genetic diseases; Brain diseases; Peter Hynes; Harlow

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