US Edition13-Year-Old Battling Leukemia Meets Voice of Pirates Joe Block
- Thirteen-Year-Old DJ Daniel, a Texas native battling brain cancer since 2018, was sworn in as Virginia's youngest honorary state trooper on Tuesday in Richmond.
- DJ's diagnosis at age six gave him only five months to live, but he has endured 13 brain surgeries and recently faced three new tumors.
- After being honored as an honorary Secret Service agent in March during President Trump's congressional address, DJ has traveled nationwide collecting law enforcement badges, exceeding his initial target of 1,000 and earning acknowledgments from over 1,350 police departments.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin conveyed his support, stating that people across the United States and throughout Virginia are cheering for you, while DJ expressed his determination to keep going until he runs out of fuel.
- DJ’s continued swearing-in ceremonies and public appearances suggest ongoing community encouragement and highlight his mission to inspire despite his health challenges.
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13-year-old battling leukemia meets voice of Pirates Joe Block
By Chandi Chapman Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — A 13-year-old from Steubenville has two wishes: Beat cancer and become a sports broadcaster. This past weekend, Landyn was able to meet the voice of Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Block at PNC Park. “We talked about how much he loves broadcasting and baseball and I think about myself at that age and how I really liked those two things and to be able to look behind the scenes …
Texas teenager battling cancer sworn in as Virginia State Trooper
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A teenager who has captured the hearts of the world has made a visit to Richmond. Law enforcement officers across Virginia have sworn in DJ Daniel -- who has been battling cancer since 2018 and who was President Donald Trump's personal guest at his latest address to Congress. Many people, including Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares, have called DJ an inspiration for overcoming several medical obst…
13-year-old cancer patient DJ Daniel becomes honorary Virginia state trooper
RICHMOND, Va. Richmond was the site of a heartwarming scene Tuesday as Virginia welcomed its newest and youngest first responder.Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares officially made DJ Daniel an honorary member of Virginia State Police.The 13-year-old, who has aspired to be an officer, was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018 and initially given only a few months to live.But DJ has persevered through all these yea…
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