<p>Ellie&#39;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&#39;t know Jack had. Although Jack&#39;s illness was an incredibly difficult time for their family, many hidden blessings and life lessons were revealed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first part of Ellie&#39;s story is about a little boy who bravely fought cancer. It will provide a parent&#39;s perspective on the challenges they experienced, and how they picked up the pieces and moved forward.</p><p>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</p><p>As one friend remarked, 'O&#39;Briens aren&#39;t sissies when it comes to fighting cancer.' Ellie&#39;s response? 'Damn straight.'</p>