Survival Mode

They were teens when the dreaded “cancer” word crept into their lives, leading each of them on a harrowing journey that they somehow braved from diagnosis to wellness.

Now grateful to share the label as a “cancer survivor,” Ellie Wilcox and Haley Gort have another common bond – their belief in the mission of the Make-A-Wish program, where one now works while both treasure the memories of being wish recipients.

What follows – their respective stories –is meant to inform, to inspire, and to bear witness to the remarkable resiliency of two women united by faith, optimism, and determination.