One of five St. Baldrick's Foundation 2014 Ambassadors Read more of Grace's story on our blog. Grace’s parents knew she was a miracle right from birth. Grace came into this world 14 weeks early and weighing only 2 pounds. After months of special medical care, her parents had hoped their hospitals days were over. Then, when she was 5, Grace began to complain of intense headaches that were often followed by spells of vomiting. She was diagnosed with medulloblastoma just a few weeks into kindergarten. Grace underwent surgery to remove the brain tumor, followed by high-intensity proton beam radiation and 9 months of chemotherapy. When Grace’s mom explained that she was going to lose the fiery red hair that had always gotten so much attention, Grace treated it as a new adventure. Her mom puts it simply: “Grace is Grace.” Grace is now 15 years old and cancer free. Her iconic hair has grown back, but she still deals with the long-term effects of her cancer treatment, including hearing loss, cataracts, and growth issues. Cancer didn’t damage Grace’s spirit. She carries the strength and determination that she fought cancer with wherever she goes. Her teachers say she’s a bright, creative student who has overcome many obstacles on her way to a promising future. Grace loves animals and she wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up – as well as a hairstylist, and a mom. Grace enrolled in babysitting classes to prepare for the arrival of her baby sister. She is relishing the role of big sister to her newest sibling, Esmae, and continues to look up to her own big sister, Fiona, for advice. But Grace has already proven she’s a natural. She handles this newest task like she does everything else: with grace. __________ In her mother's words: