The Healing Hunter Foundation (HHF) is a local, not for profit, family that uplifts children while they battle for life. Formed when the world lost a little boy named Hunter, the focus of the HHF has been to directly better the lives of little cancer warriors and their families. And we are sweetly and most definitely enhancing the lives of children touched by cancer.
Official 501(c)(3)
Every single, brave, kiddo that was admitted in the Doernbechers Children's Hospital, Oncology Unit, received an iPod Touch on behalf of Hunter Zen Thawley and his Foundation, the Healing Hunter Foundation. iPods were given as gifts to Honor what would have been Hunter's 4th Birthday. Hunter was rarely seen without his iPod and used it to dance, wiggle and giggle his way through his treatments as he battled AML Leukemia.
Sweet note to Hunter from Mom:
Happy Birthday Sunshine :) I'm up right now baking cupcakes
to take in today to Doernbechers. I'm using our Lightning McQueen
cupcake cups and they're making me smile pretty big right now.
You are such a sweet love, and you and your beautiful energy
are going to deliver absolute sweetness today
....goes hand-in-hand with Lightning Cupcakes.
i love you i love you i love you i love you i love you i love you.
My love for you is never ending.....
it will just go on forever and ever and ever and ever.....tee hee.
Shine on Baby Love......
Stefani Sucic -
Today we all celebrate an amazing angel ...
and we hug and cherish his mom and dad and baby brother.
You spread your love and kindness every day, and I know I speak
for all those who have been touched by Hunter and your amazing grace,
thank you for your unselfish love.
Two of our fabulous sponsors, Paul Stanley, from KISS
and Celebrity Hairstylist, Chaz Dean,
also known for his AMAZING Wen products.
Both donated iPods to help entertain and distract the
children from the everyday battle of dealing with their
disease and living in and out of the hospital for,
sometimes, weeks or months at a time.
Hunter and his iPod...never a single moment without it :)
My son Tanner is one of the kids that received this special gift! We've been in 10S for Bone Marrow Transplant. He's been in isolation for 3 weeks...this will be a special treat for him. He's still sleeping and I can't wait for him to wake up. Thank you so much for sharing Hunter's special day with us. We will be sure to share some pictures!
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Definitely put a smile on our lil guys face...very hard these days to do! Thank you again for sharing Hunter's special day with Tanner. Grateful for one smile at a time!
My son, Mason, also was among the other children at doernbecher's that was given such a generous gift. Mason was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma on 9/13/2011... it broke my heart and took my breath away all at the same time. i know we have a long road ahead of us! Thank you soo much for the opportunity to get to know hunters story and also for putting a smile on my sons face he needed it bc today was not one of his good days... :'-( thank you again!
We'd like to give a special shout out to The Healing Hunter Foundation who is rocking the house with iPod donations to kiddos up at Doernchecher Children's Hospital oncology unit. Septermber 21st is the day of celebration in honor of a special little warrior, Hunter Thawley, who like Nick Wilson, lost his life to leukemia at the tender age of three. Happy Birthday, little man!
What a great contribution to Children battling cancer at Doernbecher Children's Hospital!!!! Thank you Lenore for all the work you do to continue to fight for this cause!
There are no words to express the gratefulness and admiration that I have for you and all that you do for anyone and everyone. You have made a world of difference in many lives and what you are doing is truely keeping Hunter's legacy alive. Beautiful packages for those precious "fighters"! Sending lots of love your way. XOXO
Most of you know how much I support the Healing Hunter Foundation & Hunter Zen Thawley. This is a clip of his parents, Lenore and Zen donating iPod Touches, to Cancer patients- who need a distraction in their day.. Thank you SOOO much to the Thawleys, for raising funds, and purchasing these iPods.
Sept. 21st was Hunter's Birthday. HipPo BiRDie, lil man!!
The essence of Hunter's spirit is everywhere... this manifests in the form of the ipods you gifted, the cupcakes you make, the joy you bring in every photograph... He is everywhere!
Ryder is too, up the winding stairs, a dash out the front door, a fall down the back steps, a handful of cupcake batter when mom isn't looking, a splash in the bath, the giggle in his sleep, and a hug when you least expect it. you have given birth to two extraordinary beings!!
It is now, officially, no longer Childhood Cancer Awareness Month....but please...do not forget to keep joining in this fight...so kids like Hunter...who is now a special angel.....will live. Hunter Zen Thawley, we will continue to help other kids....get better,smile and dance.....in your honor.
My son Tanner is one of the kids that received this special gift! We've been in 10S for Bone Marrow Transplant. He's been in isolation for 3 weeks...this will be a special treat for him. He's still sleeping and I can't wait for him to wake up. Thank you so much for sharing Hunter's special day with us. We will be sure to share some pictures!
Reina Jenkins
Definitely put a smile on our lil guys face...very hard these days to do! Thank you again for sharing Hunter's special day with Tanner. Grateful for one smile at a time!
Lenore Davis of Healing Hunter Foundation and Lightning Cupcakes just recently created with her husband ZEN TODD an iPOD birthday bash in honor of their son Hunter (who died recently of AML) They gave away free iPods to kids fighting cancer! Lenore is also the women who photographed my son Eric for his senior pictures. She and her husband are supporters of Blue Butterfly Campaign. Amazing how pain and loss can bring on such healing and joy.... I am awed.
Thank you, KPTV, for continuing to bring awareness to childhood cancer. It is such a terrible disease that strikes out at so many children without warning or cause. Anyone who has a child, friend, or family member affected by cancer won't soon forget how utterly unfair it is. Thank you, too, Ms. Davis-Thawley, for continuing to encourage the kids still in their battles despite your incredible loss. I'm sure Hunter is looking down on you and all of these other kids who received his gifts today and is smiling. He is proud and his legacy lives on through your actions.
How wonderful, makes me cry these children so deserve this..bless your heart Mrs Thawley,,im sorry for your loss.. See your little boy is still bringing joy to others.
MRS THAWLEY YOU AND YOUR FOUNDATION YOU CREATED IS AMAZING. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING SMILES TO THESE CHILDRENS FACES AND HOPEFULLY IT HELPS THERE TREATMENTS GO BY WITH A LITTLE MORE EASE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Check out the unbelievable ZEN TODD Photographers' own Lenore Davis & Zen Todd honoring their little man, Hunter and the Healing Hunter Foundation. You guys are heroes.http://www.kptv.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6278040#.TntwI28Oft8.facebook
my son, mason, also was among the other children at doernbecher's that was given such a generous gift. Mason was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma on 9/13/2011... it broke my heart and took my breath away all at the same time. i know we have a long road ahead of us! Thank you soo much for the opportunity to get to know hunters story and also for putting a smile on my sons face he needed it bc today was not one of his good days... :'-( thank you again!
So amazed by Lenore Davis and Zen Todd's giant hearts. They honor their little one Hunter Zen Thawley and the Healing Hunter Foundation every single day. Love you guys so so much.
I'm Proud To Say, These Are MY FRIENDS. Their son, Hunter Zen Thawley, passed on at the age of 3, after battling cancer. Sweet Hunter is, and always will be, an Inspiration and Strength for everyone. Bless You & All You Do, Lenore Davis & Zen Todd. WITH BIG LOVE,
Such a nice surprise to wake up to you on Good Day Oregon this morning!!! What you did yesterday to honor Hunter's birthday and to give back to the children who are hurting as your boy did is truly inspirational! Hunter's legacy will go on and on because of the love you give!
Zen & Lenore... Love you guys for your passionate love and care of all those kids & families who 'journey' down this very difficult road.. you are making the load lighter & the way full of the music of the heart. Thanks for your great example!!!!
The world really is made of beautiful people, and I'm so fortunate to have these two in my life! I'm constantly inspired by Lenore and Zen and so, so proud of them.
Great. Just great. You give the phrase 'Giving Back' a whole new meaning. God Bless you and your husband for what you do every single day. Keep smilin'.
Lenore n Zen ... you two are such wonderful people... I'm so glad to know you, and God Bless Hunter for giving you the inspiration and courage to move forward in an enlightening way for other children. Big Love, ~B
Angel Hunter and his awesome parents.....amazing...amazing...amazing!! such love you both have bubbling over into those babies fighting this horrid disease! the world simply does not have enough like you!
Lenore, Zen, Angel Hunter, and Ryder....you are all a family of warriors and we love you all so much...you are beloved by so many and such a inspiration to all...
Lenore!!!! You were on the news too!! LOVE IT! What a great thing you did yesterday! Your ^Hunter^ was shining down, so proud of his mom and dad! ♥ Good stuff!
Mason Pederson, our 5 yr old neighbor boy is in Doernbechers and recently diagnosed with cancer. Your generosity to these kids is so appreciated! Thank you!
Oh Hunter Angel, who would have known when you were born that your life would make more of a difference in this world than most people can do in 80 years. Love, Lynette♥
Tomorrow we all celebrate an amazing angel ... and we hug and cherish his mom and dad and baby brother. You spread your love and kindness every day and I know I speak for all those who have been touched by Hunter, and your amazing grace, thank you for your unselfish love.
The Nick Wilson Charitable Group
ReplyDeleteWe'd like to give a special shout out to The Healing Hunter Foundation who is rocking the house with iPod donations to kiddos up at Doernchecher Children's Hospital oncology unit. Septermber 21st is the day of celebration in honor of a special little warrior, Hunter Thawley, who like Nick Wilson, lost his life to leukemia at the tender age of three. Happy Birthday, little man!
Anonymous
ReplyDeleteWhat a great contribution to Children battling cancer at Doernbecher Children's Hospital!!!! Thank you Lenore for all the work you do to continue to fight for this cause!
Nina Fine Le
ReplyDeleteThe iPod bday bash is such a fantastic and generous idea - it's our pleasure and honor to be able to participate!
Codi Kodama Lloyd
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to express the gratefulness and admiration that I have for you and all that you do for anyone and everyone. You have made a world of difference in many lives and what you are doing is truely keeping Hunter's legacy alive. Beautiful packages for those precious "fighters"! Sending lots of love your way. XOXO
Hadley Fried
ReplyDeleteMY wonderful friend Lenore~ in honor of Hunter Zen Thawley
WOW! you can truly feel the love in the huge heart of this lady....
Anna Perry
ReplyDeleteThey are a loving, wonderful , family of warriors, each and every one of them and we love them so much!!!
Stephanie McNally Mooers
ReplyDeleteI saw this story this morning!! Amazing people....
Emily Perry-Tresser
ReplyDeleteLenore and Zen have amazing strength. I got teary too. I am so glad they got the recognition they deserve.
Molly Perry Jermyn
ReplyDeleteI hope I can meet them some day! made me teary. ♥
Emily Perry-Tresser
ReplyDeleteMost of you know how much I support the Healing Hunter Foundation & Hunter Zen Thawley. This is a clip of his parents, Lenore and Zen donating iPod Touches, to Cancer patients- who need a distraction in their day.. Thank you SOOO much to the Thawleys, for raising funds, and purchasing these iPods.
Sept. 21st was Hunter's Birthday. HipPo BiRDie, lil man!!
Cinda Stevens Lonsway
ReplyDeleteThe essence of Hunter's spirit is everywhere... this manifests in the form of the ipods you gifted, the cupcakes you make, the joy you bring in every photograph... He is everywhere!
Ryder is too, up the winding stairs, a dash out the front door, a fall down the back steps, a handful of cupcake batter when mom isn't looking, a splash in the bath, the giggle in his sleep, and a hug when you least expect it.
you have given birth to two extraordinary beings!!
Mara Posa Tripi
ReplyDeleteIt is now, officially, no longer Childhood Cancer Awareness Month....but please...do not forget to keep joining in this fight...so kids like Hunter...who is now a special angel.....will live. Hunter Zen Thawley, we will continue to help other kids....get better,smile and dance.....in your honor.
Reina Jenkins
ReplyDeleteMy son Tanner is one of the kids that received this special gift! We've been in 10S for Bone Marrow Transplant. He's been in isolation for 3 weeks...this will be a special treat for him. He's still sleeping and I can't wait for him to wake up. Thank you so much for sharing Hunter's special day with us. We will be sure to share some pictures!
Reina Jenkins
Definitely put a smile on our lil guys face...very hard these days to do! Thank you again for sharing Hunter's special day with Tanner. Grateful for one smile at a time!
Cinda Stevens Lonsway
ReplyDeleteLenore Davis of Healing Hunter Foundation and Lightning Cupcakes just recently created with her husband ZEN TODD an iPOD birthday bash in honor of their son Hunter (who died recently of AML) They gave away free iPods to kids fighting cancer! Lenore is also the women who photographed my son Eric for his senior pictures. She and her husband are supporters of Blue Butterfly Campaign. Amazing how pain and loss can bring on such healing and joy.... I am awed.
Mark Erickson
ReplyDeleteWow, that came together beautifully! You guys rocked it. A special occasion in so many ways. Thanks for the update, it made my day!
Priscilla Tallman
ReplyDeleteWe got our thank you note from the family. Omg, so, so, soooooo awesome!
Chrissy Rhyasen Smith
ReplyDeleteThat is so great, even my one year old would have loved it during transplant last year. what a great way to show some love...
Natalie Bland
ReplyDeleteI love what you are doing for your beautiful boy and all of these children! Thank you!!
Sara Megan
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for the iPod - it was such a wonderful gift...from Alex on 10S.
LORI
ReplyDeleteThank you, KPTV, for continuing to bring awareness to childhood cancer. It is such a terrible disease that strikes out at so many children without warning or cause. Anyone who has a child, friend, or family member affected by cancer won't soon forget how utterly unfair it is. Thank you, too, Ms. Davis-Thawley, for continuing to encourage the kids still in their battles despite your incredible loss. I'm sure Hunter is looking down on you and all of these other kids who received his gifts today and is smiling. He is proud and his legacy lives on through your actions.
Seaside
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, makes me cry these children so deserve this..bless your heart Mrs Thawley,,im sorry for your loss.. See your little boy is still bringing joy to others.
Brandi
ReplyDeletewow these kids need happiness in there life. how great are some people. i just want to thank everyone that help get these ipod for these wonder kids.
Taterbug
ReplyDeleteMRS THAWLEY YOU AND YOUR FOUNDATION YOU CREATED IS AMAZING. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING SMILES TO THESE CHILDRENS FACES AND HOPEFULLY IT HELPS THERE TREATMENTS GO BY WITH A LITTLE MORE EASE. GOD BLESS YOU.
GodsLife
ReplyDeleteBeautiful heart
Shannon
ReplyDeleteHow awesome. I def. enjoy listening to my iPod and I'm not suffering, so I know these kids will most def. enjoy their iPods.
Bob Gail Special Events
ReplyDeleteCheck out the unbelievable ZEN TODD Photographers' own Lenore Davis & Zen Todd honoring their little man, Hunter and the Healing Hunter Foundation. You guys are heroes.http://www.kptv.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6278040#.TntwI28Oft8.facebook
Jen Lynn Arnold
ReplyDeleteBittersweet...beautiful. Have a wonderful time....those kids are gonna be excited!!!
Dawn Seger Pettit Thuman
ReplyDeleteYour brother Eric is right - u are an angel, i pray for you everyday!!!
Sarah Wiechec
ReplyDeleteAmazing. What a beautiful thing.
Tammy Lee Dickson
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! Love it.... Hunter is smiliing at you ♥
Celebrate Me Foundation
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing and a great way to honor your son.
Elizabeth Curley
ReplyDeletemy son, mason, also was among the other children at doernbecher's that was given such a generous gift. Mason was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma on 9/13/2011... it broke my heart and took my breath away all at the same time. i know we have a long road ahead of us! Thank you soo much for the opportunity to get to know hunters story and also for putting a smile on my sons face he needed it bc today was not one of his good days... :'-( thank you again!
Allyson Levine
ReplyDeleteSo amazed by Lenore Davis and Zen Todd's giant hearts. They honor their little one Hunter Zen Thawley and the Healing Hunter Foundation every single day. Love you guys so so much.
Caryn Golub
ReplyDeleteLenore Davis, you guys are amazing!
Brooke Lynn Fergus
ReplyDeleteI'm Proud To Say, These Are MY FRIENDS.
Their son, Hunter Zen Thawley, passed on at the age of 3, after
battling cancer.
Sweet Hunter is, and always will be, an Inspiration and Strength
for everyone.
Bless You & All You Do, Lenore Davis & Zen Todd.
WITH BIG LOVE,
Heather Pace
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice surprise to wake up to you on Good Day Oregon this morning!!! What you did yesterday to honor Hunter's birthday and to give back to the children who are hurting as your boy did is truly inspirational! Hunter's legacy will go on and on because of the love you give!
Vikki Jensen
ReplyDeletesooo cool! love these two so much! such beautiful way to celebrate such a cool little guy!
Nicholas Davis
ReplyDeleteMy sister and brother amaze me. Love you guys.
Donna Richards
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! So very cool!
Danielle Hinton
ReplyDeleteWow! This is terrific. What a great way for others to hear Hunters courageous story.
Michael White
ReplyDeleteZen & Lenore... Love you guys for your passionate love and care of all those kids & families who 'journey' down this very difficult road.. you are making the load lighter & the way full of the music of the heart. Thanks for your great example!!!!
Leah Boyer
ReplyDeleteThis is SO great!! What a nice treat for the kids!
Jennifer Gendron
ReplyDeleteThe world really is made of beautiful people, and I'm so fortunate to have these two in my life! I'm constantly inspired by Lenore and Zen and so, so proud of them.
Becky Apland Seeder
ReplyDeleteTears. They are awesome.
Chris Schmitt
ReplyDeleteOur friends are amazing!
Rachel Roberge
ReplyDeletefabulous!
Lynette EgyptianGoddess Cardinalli
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
Amity Candee
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome!
Elizabeth Pellette
ReplyDeleteYOU are Freakin AWESOME..
Billie Worley
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so amazing, love and prayers from us in Memphis!!
Craig Paulsen
ReplyDeleteGreat. Just great. You give the phrase 'Giving Back' a whole new meaning. God Bless you and your husband for what you do every single day. Keep smilin'.
Kara Rittling
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration!
Jodi Fung
ReplyDeletelove it!!!
Brooke Lynn Fergus
ReplyDeleteLenore n Zen ... you two are such wonderful people... I'm so glad to know you, and God Bless Hunter for giving you the inspiration and courage to move forward in an enlightening way for other children. Big Love, ~B
Kathy Marlowe-Shipstad
ReplyDeleteOH this has to make your heart feel so good to help the kids still in the battle! Hunter would be so proud!!
Tami Sullivan
ReplyDeleteYou guys rock!!!!!
Tera Torres
ReplyDeleteThat is the coolest!!!! Smiles Smiles Smiles!!!
Rebecca Ortolano Mancini
ReplyDeleteThis is great....you go way beyond, and for that many kids have smiles!
Cathy Donovan Holt
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could love this post more..... :) Hunter is beaming with never ending smiles I am sure of it. :) xoxoxo
Jennifer Gendron
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I'm so proud to be your friends!!
Terry Robertson Ince
ReplyDeleteI am endearingly proud of you... Your grace is such a inspiration to me... So much love to you, Zen, and Ryder... Big Kiss!
Linda Fernandes Bryce
ReplyDeleteAngel Hunter and his awesome parents.....amazing...amazing...amazing!! such love you both have bubbling over into those babies fighting this horrid disease! the world simply does not have enough like you!
Annie Shaughnessy Dauer
ReplyDeleteWay to go guys! :)
Jill Metz
ReplyDeleteWOOT! WOOT! WOOT! Amazing work!
Naoko Kawaguchi
ReplyDeleteHunter smiling from heaven!
Elmira Zainabudinova
ReplyDeleteawesome!
Paul Johnson
ReplyDeleteAWESOME♥♥♥
Kay Frederick
ReplyDeleteIncredible!!!
Nannette Troutman
ReplyDeleteLove you guys so much and very proud of who you are.
Chalese Thill
ReplyDeletevery cool!
Amy Owens Kenagy
ReplyDeleteHey! That's the picture I took! So great of you guys! Truly appreciate the generosity of little Hunter!
Mara Posa Tripi ♥ ♥ ♥
ReplyDeleteTom Galassi You guys are awesome! So cool to do that.
ReplyDeleteMike Schrier
ReplyDeleteAmazing work!
Kristen Wylie Caputo
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day honoring an amazing little boy...who has extraordinary parents!!! Congrats on the huge success!
Nicole Geraci Braun
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful!!!!!!
Jen Lynn Arnold
ReplyDeleteThis is my awesome friend Lenore Davis doing some amazing things for some pretty brave kiddos! ♥
Betty White Struble
ReplyDeleteHey Lenore, I changed my profile picture in honor of Hunter!!!
Kristen Davis via Lenore Davis
ReplyDeleteHealing Hunter Foundation and its founders my sis n brother n law were on the news!!
Anna Perry
ReplyDeleteTRIPLE YAY.....QUADRUPLE YAY!!!!!
Anna Perry
ReplyDeleteLenore, Zen, Angel Hunter, and Ryder....you are all a family of warriors and we love you all so much...you are beloved by so many and such a inspiration to all...
Allyson Levine
ReplyDeleteyou guys are my heroes. love you so much.
Emily Perry-Tresser
ReplyDeleteThis brought me to tears when I saw you speak You have such strength. You and Zen are amazing.
Aja Cooper
ReplyDeleteGreat job Lenore!!!! So proud of you and Zen not to mention beautiful Hunter! Cant wait to see some pics!
Amy Radford
ReplyDeleteLenore!!!! You were on the news too!! LOVE IT! What a great thing you did yesterday! Your ^Hunter^ was shining down, so proud of his mom and dad! ♥ Good stuff!
Leisa Roles
ReplyDeleteNo doubt about it - you are an amazing woman.
Suzanne M. Cross Davis
ReplyDeleteI HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD DAY BABY. THOUGHT ABOUT YOU & HUNTER ALL DAY!!!
Jenna Briola
ReplyDeleteSO AWESOME! If there aren't loads of tearjerking pics, I'm gonna be mad!!
Cyndi D'Avignon Parker
ReplyDeleteLenore, you are amazing!!!! Love, hugs, prayers and Blessings to you and your family.
Michael Johnson
ReplyDeleteExcited for you delivering these tomorrow & I LOVE the packaging!!!
Natalie Bland
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you, sweet lady. Maybe that little birdy will come have a visit tomorrow. Bless you for all that you do in honor of your sweet boy. Hugs!
Stefani Sucic
ReplyDeleteThinking about you ... and Angel Hunter ... and all the kids who will be smiling tomorrow!! Special hugs to Ryderman. xox
Margie Hodgins Vilhauer
ReplyDeleteMason Pederson, our 5 yr old neighbor boy is in Doernbechers and recently diagnosed with cancer. Your generosity to these kids is so appreciated! Thank you!
Mixed Marrow
ReplyDeleteOur friends at the Healing Hunter Foundation are bringing music to the ears of many sick children. What a beautiful thing :)
Lynette Hinman-Cardinalli
ReplyDeleteOh Hunter Angel, who would have known when you were born that your life would make more of a difference in this world than most people can do in 80 years. Love, Lynette♥
Lowwe Profyle
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful thing you're doing!
Ben Jacobs
ReplyDeleteyou are both truly angels
Terry Robertson Ince
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a beautiful and inspiring day! Always a joy... Big Kisses!
Mara Posa Tripi ♥
ReplyDeleteA great Birthday tribute to Hunter Zen Thawley....he was there smiling,I'm sure.
Great job creating those smiles..,Lenore Davis and Zen Todd
Stef
ReplyDeleteTomorrow we all celebrate an amazing angel ... and we hug and cherish his mom and dad and baby brother. You spread your love and kindness every day and I know I speak for all those who have been touched by Hunter, and your amazing grace, thank you for your unselfish love.
Kristen
ReplyDeleteSending BIG HUGS your way, what you're doing is nothing short of spectacular!