Haylee Lester

Haylee Lester is a 26-year-old makeup artist with a love for movies, books, art and crystals. Born with Gastroschisis, Haylee has learned to embrace life’s challenges with creativity and courage.

Inspired by others who share their stories of chronic illness, she wrote Torn in Two to remind readers that people with chronic conditions are more than their diagnoses – they’re strong, vibrant and full of life.