Fisher House is proud to serve families in 97 Fisher Houses, and counting, across the U.S., U.K. and Germany. Here are four families that stayed at Fisher House in 2023.
The Brice Family
The Brice Family traveled halfway around the world for care when 5-year-old Adela was diagnosed with a dangerous form of anemia.
Learn about the Army family here: The Brice Family
Lupe Nimetullahlah and Lakeisha Samilton
When her adult daughter suddenly required a heart transplant, Army veteran Lupe dropped everything to be with her even though she didn’t know how she would afford it. Finding the Fort Belvoir Army Fisher House not only gave her a home away from home at no cost, but she and her daughter also found peace.
Learn more about their story: Lupe Nimetullahlah and Lakeisha Samilton
Harry and Karen Richardson
Harry, an Army Vietnam veteran, and his wife Karen have seen a lot of life together.
They married 40 years ago and have fought through disease and illness for over 11 years, staying many times at the West Palm Beach VA Fisher House. Most recently, they fought a battle with Harry’s cancer and came out on top.
Learn more: Vietnam veteran and wife reflect on 11 years of Fisher House
Dani, Staci, and Jackson Cooper
Having family by her side made all the difference to Staci Cooper when she traveled to Wright-
Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio for surgery. The support of her partner, Dani, and the laughter
of their child, Jackson, helped her heal and filled the house with love.
Learn more: The Cooper Family In Their Own Words
