The garden was reportedly inspired by a former patient whose last wish was to go outside, according to the report.
The garden is named for Rachel Lambert Mellon, a mentor of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Ms. Mellon’s estate donated $5 million to the hospital for the construction of the garden, according to the report.
Hospital officials also named former first ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan and Rosalynn Carter as honorary chairs of the project.
“I was lucky to meet so many very brave and amazing children … It took so many kind and caring people focused on these very brave and amazing children, and the end result is something everyone should be proud of. This garden will be a quiet space for children to benefit from nature’s most important elements: fresh air and beautiful views to relax and enjoy in peace. It has always been my belief that a nurturing and positive environment is vital to the health and well-being of all children,” said Ms. Trump after the ceremony.
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