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On July 18, 2024, Jordyn Miller, a 27-year-old single mom to seven-year-old Elijah, was diagnosed with T-Cell A.L.L. leukemia. Her white blood cell count was 122,000—far above the normal range of 4,000–10,000. Doctors told her, “You saved your own life by going to urgent care,” and she was rushed to Roswell for immediate treatment.

In the 11 months since, Jordyn has spent about 97 days as an inpatient over three long hospital stays. Prior to her diagnosis, she had been on FMLA leave caring for Elijah after surgery on his arm. When she was diagnosed, she learned her time off had already reached the maximum allowed—leaving her without disability payments while she battled cancer.

Her leukemia spread beyond her blood to her spine and chest. After inpatient chemo and radiation in July and August, her doctors transitioned her to outpatient treatment from September through December. Jordyn, who doesn’t drive, relied on family to get her to Roswell daily.

On January 26, 2025, Jordyn underwent a stem cell transplant, receiving donor cells on January 31. Initially successful, her body later rejected the graft due to a severe infection treated with 24/7 IV antibiotics. She spent another 32 days hospitalized.

In April, her medical team began planning a new approach. In May, they informed Jordyn she will need at least 2.5 more years of intensive chemotherapy, both inpatient and outpatient, taking up to 60 pills daily. Her fight continues, with treatment expected through the end of 2027.

Corey Thomas is a graphic artist and illustrator, originally hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Upon finishing high school, he packed his bags and moved to St. Augustine, Florida to attend Flagler College. There, he obtained a degree in fine art and graphic design with an illustration minor. Throughout his years of designing he has worked with NCAA National Champions, international music superstars, & UFC champions. However, he also enjoys working on the next superstars of tomorrow and your local hero's. In 2015 he decided to start his own studio, Corey Thomas Design, were he mainly focuses on apparel graphics, merchandise, art direction and branding in the music and sports industries. He pride himself on being fast and efficient, and there when you need him. COREYTHOMASDESIGN.COM