Wells
2026 Atlanta Honored Hero
Age 7
B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Wells' Story
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Wells is a brave first grader whose strength and spirit shine through every challenge. Diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in February 2024, he continues to face treatment with courage and a smile. Now in the maintenance phase, Wells is counting down the days until May 2026, when he’ll finally get to ring the bell—just a few months after our Grand Finale!
The middle of three boys, Wells adores his brothers, Wyatt and Walker, and looks up to his dad and big brother as his heroes. He finds joy in the simple things—movie nights with his family, creating art, playing baseball, and spending time outdoors. Through it all, Wells continues to remind everyone around him what true resilience and love look like. He would like to thank all Blood Cancer United supporters for helping kids just like him.
The Importance of Having an Honored Hero
Far too many of us have a personal connection to cancer. Whether it's a family member, friend, teacher, or someone in your community, you've seen the pain of cancer firsthand. You're able to share their story and integrate their journey into your campaign, truly bringing a face to cancer.
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However, some people may have not had a loved one touched by cancer; instead, they have our Honored Hero to celebrate and use as the face of their campaign. You can share Wells' story with your donors, sponsors, and supporters to exemplify that cancer affects all of us, even when it may not seem so at first.