The Distance between hope and healing
For six weeks, Daniel and Geraldine called Warrior Lodge their home away from home while Daniel received cancer treatment at Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center in Pine Bluff.
The couple traveled from southeast Arkansas, where making the trip back and forth for treatments would have meant about four hours of driving round trip each day. Staying at Warrior Lodge helped remove some of that stress and allowed Daniel to focus on his treatment and getting the rest he needed.
Geraldine especially appreciated knowing her husband could slow down and recover between treatments. “Knowing that he’s up here, I know he’s going to get his rest,” she shared. “If he’s home, he’s not going to rest because he’s a busybody. He’s always doing something.”
The couple also recognized the importance of having a place like Warrior Lodge available to families facing cancer treatment, the community they share and friendships they make. “Words cannot express how much we appreciate you all,” Geraldine said.
It is always bittersweet when guests like Daniel and Geraldine leave us. We grow accustomed to seeing them and sharing a small part of their journey. But saying goodbye also means something worth celebrating because treatment is complete, and they are headed home.
We are thankful that we could be here when they needed us.
Our Amenities
- Guest suites with full bathrooms
- Handicap accessible guest suites
- Yoga & Meditation room
- Convenient kitchen area
- TV/sitting area
- Laundry room with washer and dryer
- Comfortable amenities
- Computer area and Wifi
- Outdoor patio and garden area
- Keyless secure entry
- 24-hour on-site security with cameras
- Reserved parking
Our motivation for warrior lodge
Our Why
Warrior Lodge carries forward the legacy of Donna Terrell’s only daughter, Queah (Quay-ah), who
passed away on March 19, 2011, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
After her diagnosis, Queah became a voice for others – especially young people – determined to
show that colon cancer does not discriminate. She urged people to listen to their bodies and
advocate for their health. She shared her story publicly, including television interviews, in hopes
of helping others recognize the importance of early awareness. Even on her hardest days, her
light never dimmed. She lifted the spirits of those around her, including fellow patients, leaving
a lasting impact rooted in compassion, strength, and purpose.
Warrior Lodge exists because of Queah. She experienced the relief of no-cost lodging while
traveling for care and understood how meaningful that support can be. Today, that same
kindness is extended to every guest who walks through our doors.
She is the heartbeat of Warrior Lodge. Her spirit
is felt in every act of kindness, every moment of comfort, and every life we touched.
Our Visionary
Donna Terrell Lambert, an award winning news anchor and storyteller for FOX16 News in Little Rock, Arkansas, believes no one should be denied life‑saving cancer treatment simply because they live too far from care.
That belief inspired the vision for Warrior Lodge—a sanctuary where cancer patients and their families can find a restorative home away from home. By eliminating the burdens of travel and lodging, Warrior Lodge offers a tangible solution that allows patients to focus fully on treatment and healing.
The mission of Warrior Lodge is to remove the financial and logistical strain faced by out‑of‑town patients from the Arkansas Delta region, ensuring uninterrupted treatment at the Jones‑Dunklin Cancer Center and supporting better health outcomes.
We welcomed our first cancer guest on May 5, 2026, with many more to come, marking a new chapter of advocacy for southeast Arkansas.
Warrior Lodge is 100% donor‑funded. To contribute
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Leave a lasting legacy at Warrior Lodge.
Each Heart of a Warrior is a handcrafted glass heart created by renowned Arkansas artist James Hayes and permanently displayed inside Warrior Lodge. Your heart can be inscribed with your name or the name of someone special, creating a meaningful tribute that will inspire visitors for years to come.
Available in three sizes, each heart represents a commitment to hope, healing, and the Warrior Lodge mission.
Leave your heart. Honor a life. Become part of the legacy.