Spectacular Winter Wonderland

We were granted the amazing opportunity to transform the Doernbechers
Children's Hospital, Oncology Unit, into a Spectacular Winter Wonderland
for the
holidays and WOW...absolutely fabulous
are the only words that come to mind.

We did it up, dazzling, Dr. Seuss Style and it was well received and
extremely appreciated by the patients and their families,
the staff, and all of the visitors that are in and out
of the hospital on a daily basis.

People from all over the country donated thousands of dollars
worth or ornaments to make it all happen and I'll have to say,
our supporters have great style!



These are all photographs of the ornaments that were donated
and the halls that were decorated :)





Our awesome tree topper!


The nurses station on 10 South as you enter the Oncology Unit.


The avenue of FIGHTERS.
Hunter and many, many, MANY
other warriors walked these halls and fought
and still continue to fight for their lives.


Our Dr. Seuss "Grinch" tree. Even Dr. Seuss took notice -
Dr. Seuss - "Very creative! We love it!"








This wonderful note was left behind the nurses station in Clinic.
Makes it all so worth it :)





We covered the walls with holiday cheer every single place we could...




And, of COUSE, Lightning McQueen made an appearance!


One of my favorite parts...the children's windows lined with garland.
Totally brought me to "Seussville"!




Our Healing Hunter Foundation ornaments that sold out in the first week!



We brightened every single nook and cranny.




And it all came from LOVE :)


"SUCH an amazing event. Tons and tons and TONS of people participated
and an amazing amount of people to thank :) Fantastic feedback.
Everyone up at the hospital loves it. Just lovely. Absolutely lovely.
It's an event that will hopefully continue for years and years to come."
Healing Hunter Foundation

iPod Birthday Bash

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 :)




Fox 12 News covering the story :)




Super happy kiddos!





Reina Jenkins

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!

.......

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!


Elizabeth Curley

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!


Surprise EASTER Delivery


Surprise Easter delivery to some sweet lil' bunnies up

Easter 2011





A lil' bunny came and whispered in my ear and said we
should do a surprise Easter delivery up to the children,
Nurses and Doctors at Doernbechers Children's Hospital...
and so we did!

















Angel TOY Drive


Hunter's 1st Angel Anniversary - March 8th, 2011


TOYS, toys...everywhere - TOYS!




Such a fun project. Sooooooo many toys were donated, and the
Healing Hunter Foundation was able to give plenty of toys to each child,
and then we filled the toy boxes AND stocked the playroom!




We also swung our TOY Wagon over to the clinic side to share the LOVE :)



A SUPER cool big wheel and a FABULOUS Lightning McQueen Tricycle
in honor of our lil' love.
Those kids zip through those halls and just have a good ol' time
when they are feeling well enough to do so!



Rachelle, one of Hunter's FAVORITES and one of MANY
of the, truly, phenomenal nurses up at



The very first iPod that we ever got donated.
SUCH a fun gift and so very useful for the kiddos AND their parents.


Jennifer Robarge -

Thank you to the Healing Hunter Foundation. Last time he had an outpatient sedation he picked a 5 pack of hotwheels cars and was thrilled. The bin was full to the top with toys and they all had stickers from your foundation. Thank you for this. So glad that you can put smiles on the faces of so many children!



Meghan Duncan -

This is so great! Last time we were at clinic Felix also picked out a 5 pack of
hotwheels from The Healing Hunter Foundation. He was so happy to see those cars
and has played with them for days. JJ and Felix obviously both have good taste.
Thank you so much for the Love!!!!




And there in the front helping us make the delivery is sweet
lil' Ms. Emily Perry Tresser of Perry's on Fremont.
Their entire family is sincerely AMAZING and
they are always up for sharing their overwhelming amounts of love
and kindness with us and the children at the hospital.
Thank you Perry's!!! You guys ROCK!