10-yr-old cancer-survivor steals spotlight during Trump’s annual address
WASHINGTON: Grace Eline, a 10-year-old girl who bravely battled brain tumour, won everyone’s heart when US President Donald Trump told her during the State of the Union address on Wednesday she was an inspiration to all.
From an early age, instead of birthday gifts, Grace asked that donations be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When Grace was 9 she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Although she had a rare form of cancer, Grace had chemotherapy last year and “was pronounced cancer free in October”. That didn’t stop Grace from trying to help the fight against cancer. Trump acknowledged Grace midway through his address. “Tonight, I am also asking you to join me in another fight that all Americans can get behind — the fight against childhood cancer,” said President Trump, who then introduced Grace. “Joining Melania in the gallery this evening is a very brave 10year-old girl, Grace Eline,” Trump said.