Abby's Road Update

Summary In 2006 Nicola and Jim Walker received the news that every parent dreads. Their two-year-old daughter Abby was diagnosed with leukaemia, a life-threatening illness. Abby's parents hit upon a controversial course of action - to have another child and harvest stem cells from the new baby's umbilical cord in case Abby relapsed and needed a transplant. They invited Australian Story to film with them as they embarked on this solution, providing intimate access to a deeply moving family experience. In this Australian Story update, we revisit the Walker family to find out the consequences of their decision.

S21.E12 ∙ Abby's Road Update

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes

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Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 24, 2016

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website

Language : English

Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Summary In 2006 Nicola and Jim Walker received the news that every parent dreads. Their two-year-old daughter Abby was diagnosed with leukaemia, a life-threatening illness. Abby's parents hit upon a controversial course of action - to have another child and harvest stem cells from the new baby's umbilical cord in case Abby relapsed and needed a transplant. They invited Australian Story to film with them as they embarked on this solution, providing intimate access to a deeply moving family experience. In this Australian Story update, we revisit the Walker family to find out the consequences of their decision.

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Apr 24, 2016

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website

Language : English

Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

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