JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. – Demolition is about to begin at the future home of Donna Terrell’s Warrior Lodge at Jefferson Regional, a no-cost temporary residence for cancer patients and their caregivers undergoing long-term treatment. While today was all about the photo opportunity, the real work begins in just a few days.

This project is a joint effort between the Yoga Warriors nonprofit and Jefferson Regional’s Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center. Due to rising construction costs, the partners pivoted from building a brand-new facility to repurposing the former School of Nursing building on the campus of Jefferson Regional.

The move allows the team to remain responsible stewards of the generous donations received so far.

The Warrior Lodge will be the first facility of its kind in southeast Arkansas, providing a supportive, cost-free place for patients and caregivers to stay during treatment.

Yoga Warriors will oversee daily operations, including staffing and programming.

Demolition is expected to last three weeks, after which construction will begin. Yoga Warriors rely on community support and donations to bring the vision to life.