Twice

<p>Ellie's eldest son Jack has the honour of joining the ranks of being a childhood cancer survivor. When Jack was eight years old he was playing street hockey with his younger brother Noah who poked him in the side with a hockey stick. This hit ruptured a Wilms tumour they didn't know Jack had. Although Jack's illness was an incredibly difficult time for their family many hidden blessings and life lessons were revealed.</p><p> </p><p>The first part of Ellie's story is about a little boy who bravely fought cancer. It will provide a parent's perspective on the challenges they experienced and how they picked up the pieces and moved forward.</p><p> </p><p>Two years later Ellie received a breast cancer diagnosis Invasive Ductal Carcinoma which interrupted their lives once again. Twice they navigated their way through the storms of cancer.</p><p> </p><p>As one friend remarked "O'Briens aren't sissies when it comes to fighting cancer." Ellie's response? "Damn straight."</p>