the army
These prayer warriors and soldiers have fought for us and beside us while our family has been in the trenches. They have lifted our spirits and gave us hope when we were too tired to fight. They have prayed, called, text, emailed, and sat with us in the dark. They have fed our tummies and souls. They have made this fight worth fighting and each has given us enough light for the next step. We hope and pray this army will continue to grow and share light and hope amongst so many others who are fighting battles of all sizes.We believe that people are the key to surviving the toughest battles. Listed below is our ever growing army. #1 in our army is Mike's doctor, Dr. Vamsi Kota. He has led our family through the trenches with nothing but HOPE and LOVE. The army...Family, friends, our children, other's battling Leukemia and other cancers, caregivers, those who have lost loved ones, strangers, doctors, nurses, and on and on. We would not be where we are today if not for every single act of love poured on us through out this journey. We want to honor those who have cared for us and pay it forward to those who fight battles to come.
A small glimpse ,of the many pictures of hope, our army sent to us to remind us we are not alone. Please send us more pictures, we would love to share more.
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Stories
The Army
No One FIghts Alone
Official list of soldiers who are currently fighting their own battle, caring for someone who is fighting, praying for someone, honoring someone.....
Your number should match the number given to you on your t-shirt. Please let us know , if those do not match. If you would like us to add pictures or info to your BIO or want to connect with someone you found in the army. Please contact us, we would love to help with any questions! We hope you enjoy learning about our soldiers!
Heather Rees
Georgia
Who/What do you fight for? Mike and my late Husband Phil and a cure for ALL blood cancers
What makes you feel loved? Caring people and caring gestures.
What is your favorite candy? Chocolate Fudge (more of a dessert) so maybe snowcaps
Nancy Long
Metarie, LA (originally Reserve, LA)
Who/What do you fight for? My brother Mike and a cure!
What makes you feel loved? Making memories with my family and friends! Especially summer beach trips with my family :)
What is your favorite candy? Gummy Bears
Timmy Thames
Lutcher, LA
Who/What do you fight for? Mike Thames
What makes you feel loved? My family.
What is your favorite candy? Peanut M&Ms
Laura Thames
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Who/What do you fight for? Mike Thames and Kenlie Jackson
What is your favorite candy? Swedish Fish
Isra Thames
Baton Rouge, LA
Who/What do you fight for? Fighting for Mike Thames
What makes you feel loved? Umm....
What is your favorite candy? Skittles!
Brian Long
Lutcher, LA
Who/What do you fight for? Mike
What makes you feel loved? My family.
What is your favorite candy? Swedish Fish
Lauren Nichols
Originally : Houston , TX - Now: Atlanta Ga
Who/What do you fight for? Friends, Family, Life
What makes you feel loved? God , Community, Prayers, Yoga, food, hugs, coffee, wine, and nature
What is your favorite candy? sour patch kids
Barrett Nichols
Atlanta, Ga
Who/What do you fight for? My wife Lauren , and the rest of my family
What makes you feel loved? loved ones checking in on me during treatment
What is your favorite candy? snickers
006 Emily Spencer
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Who/What do you fight for? Fighting against AML
What makes you feel loved? Hugs from my kids, sweet words of encouragement
What is your favorite candy? Snickers
008 John Spencer
Flower Branch, Ga
Who/What do you fight for? Fights for Emily Spencer
What makes you feel loved? Coffee
What is your favorite candy? Twix
Ellie Long
Metarie, Louisiana
Who/What do you fight for?
What makes you feel loved?
Favorite Candy?
Andrea Adams
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Who/What do you fight for?
What makes you feel loved?
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63 Lille Collin
64 Ben Hnery
65 Collins Doster
66 Claire Snow
67 Smith Wright
68 Shep Wright
69 Sadie Reinecke
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Georgia
72 Jack Serafin
Georgia
73 Gabby Mack
Atlanta, Ga
74 Lillie Tucker
75 Reem El Rassi
76 Booker Manns
Atlanta , Ga
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77 Aubrey Guidry
78
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79
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80 Taylor Mcfarlin
Toccoa, Ga
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81 Micah Mcfarlin
Toccoa , GA
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82 Sara Mullinax
Canton, Georgia
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83 Bradley Hendricks
, Georgia
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84 Charlie Reinecke
Georgia
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85 Rauls Gelber
, Georgia
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96
, Georgia
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97
, Georgia
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98
, Georgia
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99
, Georgia
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100
, Georgia
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101
, Georgia
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102
, Georgia
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103
, Georgia
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104
, Georgia
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105
, Georgia
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001 Dr. Vamsi Kota
002 Dr. Martha Arrellano
003 Mike Thames
Reserve, LA
Who/What do you fight for?
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Favorite Candy?
004 Steve Pederson
Atlanta, GA
032 Dana Pederson
Cleveland, OH by way of Melbourne Beach, FL
Who/What do you fight for? My husband Steve Pederson who is a Leukemia survivor. I also fight for all of the other Winship patients that are currently undergoing treatment. I am part of their army also because NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE. Lastly, I fight for a cure for this horrible disease.
What makes you feel loved? My family, my husband, my friends and my dog all make me feel loved and make my life whole.
What is your favorite candy? Jelly Bellies
Michelle Thames
Reserve, LA
Who/What do you fight for? I fight for my beautiful family. They keep me going.
What makes you feel loved? Al the hugs and kisses I get from my grand angel's
What is your favorite candy? Peanut M&Ms
009 Leah Hill
Kentucky
Who/What do you fight for? I fight in honor of Mike, in memory of Penny Maynard, and for hope for others.
What makes you feel loved? When someone invests their time in me.
What is your favorite candy? Kit Kats
015 Lindsey Thames
Atlanta, Ga
Who/What do you fight for? I fight for Mike ( my husband), our children, our family, friends. and all of the brave fighters we have met along the way. I fight for a cure. For Hope.
What makes you feel loved? Hugs, friends, family,God, coffee, wine, phone calls, sunrises and sunshine
What is your favorite candy? Candy corn ( and pumpkins)