'I just knew that I would make it': VB teen inspiring others battling cancer

A health story from Virginia, reported by WAVY Hampton Roads.

Health · Virginia · October 12, 2026

From WAVY Hampton Roads

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — One year after being diagnosed with cancer, a 15-year-old Virginia Beach girl is using her battle with Stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma to inspire and help other young patients. Grace Wildey found out she had cancer Oct. 12, 2025.

Reported by WAVY Hampton Roads, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at WAVY Hampton Roads →

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