Alabama Public Television Presents

Rebecca Osberg takes on 22q

Special | 1m 58s

Born with congenital heart disease and many other problems, Rebecca Osberg struggled to succeed in school and become a nurse. She was 39 when she was finally diagnosed with 22q Deletion Syndrome, or Digeorge Syndrome, which affects 1 in 4,000. Rebecca raises awareness for 22q through social media channels, news media and meeting with government officials.