BETHESDA, MD — First Lady Melania Trump will celebrate Valentine's
Day with young patients at The Children's Inn at the National Institutes
of Health in Bethesda. This is the third time FLOTUS is spending the
holiday with sick children at the NIH.
"We are so honored that
the First Lady has chosen to spend Valentine's Day with the children and
families of The Children's Inn once again this year," said Jennie
Lucca, CEO of The Children's Inn at NIH. "We've come to look forward to
her visit every year. Mrs. Trump brings a delightful experience for our
families and awareness to the much-needed medical research happening
here at the NIH."
The Children's Inn at NIH is a family-centered
residence for pediatric patients at the National Institutes of Health.
The private nonprofit's facility is designed to allow children and their
families to stay together for free while participating in clinical
research studies at the NIH.
During her visit to The Children's Inn, Trump will meet with Lucy, an
11-year-old patient from Virginia who has Job's syndrome, a rare
immunodeficiency disorder that makes her vulnerable to frequent and
potentially life-threatening infections, according to a press release.
After meeting Lucy, the First Lady will join a group of children as they
decorate cookies, Valentine's Day cards, and heart wreaths for their
loved ones.
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