Andee's Army

Funding the recovery and rehabilitation of children who have sustained brain and spinal injuries.

Andee's Army provides financial assistance to families of children and adolescents who are receiving medical treatment and care for brain injuries and other neurological injuries and conditions including spinal cord injuries and Multiple Sclerosis. Andee’s Army is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2011 by friends of the Poulos family, after their daughter Andee fell victim to a circulatory problem in her brain, an extremely rare condition called Ateriovenous Malformation (AVM). After life-saving surgery in January 2011, Andee’s recovery is under way and she returned to high school in the fall of 2013.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Andee's Army! 💙

12/31/2025

Anyone can experience a brain injury, but some groups are at higher risk.

Understanding risk helps us protect more people—and support those who need it most. 💛

12/30/2025

We’re proud to partner with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to support kids and teens on their recovery journeys. From therapy to assistance programs, our shared mission helps families access the care, tools, and hope they need most. 💛

12/29/2025

Share your resolutions below! ⬇️

12/25/2025

Your brain and heart are more connected than you may think. ❤️🧠
Healthy heart = healthy brain.

12/24/2025

Healing—physically and emotionally—isn’t linear. Mental health is a journey, not a quick fix. Whether you’re navigating a brain injury, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to take care of yourself, remember: progress comes in small steps, and every step forward counts. 💛✨

12/23/2025

The Holiday Bazaar was such an amazing day! ✨ We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support Andee’s Army, and a huge thank you to for helping make it all possible. Your support means more than you know and helps us continue the work we do for those impacted by brain and spinal cord injuries. 💙

12/22/2025

Myth!
Many brain injuries—especially concussions—don’t show up on imaging. That doesn’t make the symptoms any less real or serious. Trust your body, advocate for your care, and always follow up with a medical professional. 🧠💛

12/19/2025

It’s HERE! 🎁✨
Holiday Bazaar day is always one of our favorites—full of joy, shopping, community, and purpose. Let the fun begin! 💛🎄

12/17/2025

From therapy grants to emotional support, community programs, resources, and financial assistance—we walk alongside families facing brain and spinal cord injuries. No one should navigate recovery alone, and thanks to our donors and partners, they don’t have to. 💛

12/16/2025

Every year, thousands of people in the U.S. sustain a spinal cord injury—and the impact ripples far beyond the moment it happens. From mobility to independence to long-term health, an SCI can change every part of life. At Andee’s Army, we’re here to support these families through every step of recovery. 💛🧠

12/15/2025

New research is helping strengthen what the brain injury community has known for years: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a chronic condition — not a one-time event. 🧠✨

The National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) recently released Examining Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a Chronic Condition, a report based on a workshop featuring leading experts in brain injury research and care. Their findings reinforce the long-term, evolving nature of TBI and the importance of treating it like other chronic health conditions.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🔹 TBI often causes long-term changes in thinking, emotions, and physical function — aligning with what defines a chronic health condition.
🔹 Persistent symptoms are common. Nearly half of individuals experience ongoing changes, and chronic TBI may impact up to 18% of U.S. adults.
🔹 Recognizing TBI as a chronic condition matters. This classification could expand insurance coverage, improve access to neurologically informed care, and help create stronger support systems for patients and families.
🔹 Experts emphasize that more work is needed so healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers treat TBI with the same long-term lens as other chronic conditions.

For many families— including those served by Andee’s Army—this research validates lived experience: recovery doesn’t follow a straight line, and long-term support is essential. 💛

We’ll continue sharing updates as this conversation evolves and as more resources become available.

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