https://soundcloud.com/user-353618625/heart-of-hope-iucb-9-30

The piece is inspired by the story of Will (13), a DFW [Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas]-native who faces the difficulty of a rare and severe mitochondrial disease called Leigh’s Syndrome. Despite the difficulty, Will has shown incredible bravery, strength, and resilience.

The story, Heart of Hope, is written and illustrated by Will’s little sister Lauren (10), who was also Will’s life-saving bone marrow transplant donor. Lauren’s stor...