In this heartfelt interview, WGN reporter Jewell Hillary sits down with author and cancer survivor Phil Zielke to discuss his new book, Seeing the Good in It. The book chronicles Phil’s extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and hope as he battled Stage 4 cancer—twice—beginning at age 22.
Phil shares how his darkest moments became defining ones, pointing to God’s presence and purpose even in suffering. Phil reveals how each trial strengthened his relationship with God and ultimately shaped the mission behind his nonprofit organization, Phil’s Friends, which supports cancer patients with Care Packages, Cards of Hope, prayer, and encouragement.
During her on-site visit to the Addison (IL) Hope Center, reporter Jewell Hillary speaks with Phil's Friends founder Phil Zielke and volunteers, who share the heart and hope behind the nonprofit’s mission of sending Care Packages to cancer patients. This outreach is more than just…
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