Grace Wethor

Grace Wethor is an award-winning actress, director, bestselling author, and brain cancer legislation advocate. Diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumor at age 13, she moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing a career in film. At 15, she delivered her first TED Talk, released her first bestselling book at 16, spoke at the United Nations at 17, and launched her first docu-series at 18. In 2024, she received a United Nations Global Impact Award. Her most recent book, *Seven Thompson & the Art of Remembering*, went viral with over 10 million views and appeared on multiple international bestseller lists. She is a brain cancer and pediatric health legislation advocate who has addressed the White House and Capitol Hill, spearheading bills that aim to secure over $250 million in funding for youth healthcare. Ten years into her journey and still fighting, she hopes to use film to tell untold stories and inspire young people to pursue their dreams despite their circumstances or illness.