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Welcome to Hunter’s Hope Family Programs!

Hunter’s Hope Foundation is fully committed to providing encouragement, education and support to our families. Our hope and prayer is that you will feel connected to our family and will join us in this fight against these devastating diseases.

Among the essential goals of the Foundation, founders Jim and Jill Kelly, seek to inspire an appreciation of all children and express a thankful heart towards God for the precious gift of life.

In striving to achieve our mission, our Family Programs encompasses key program areas designed to meet the needs of our families.

Hope For Life

Everyday, children affected by Krabbe and other leukodystrophies are defying the expectations placed on them. Read stories of hope and find helpful resources as you care for and enjoy time with your child.

Visit the Hope for Life page to learn more...

Family Care

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"Thank you so so much for the beautiful card received right on time!! As you know it is so lovely for our angels to be remembered by others. Thanks to all at Hunter's Hope - you are all amazing and we are privileged to be part of this wonderful family."

~ Nadia, Tom, Ben and Leo - Angel Mac Casey's Family - New Zealand

		Family Registration Become a member of our Hunter's Hope Family by registering on the Affected Family Registration page. Together, we will win the battle against these devastating diseases. Visit the Affected Family Registration page to join the Hunter's Hope Family...
		Equipment & Supply Exchange Our Equipment & Supply Exchange Program supports Krabbe & Leukodystrophy children who have adaptive quipment needs. Hunter's Hope pays the shipping costs for a family to ship quipment or supplies they no long use to another family for their child to use. Visit the Equipment & Supply Exchange page to learn more about this family program...
		Family & Medical Symposium This annual Symposium is held each year for families to come together, reconnect with old friends and make new friends. Our goal is to provide our families with a fun, relaxing and fulfilling time, while learning from medical experts about the adcances of these devistating diseases. Visit the Family & Medical Symposium page to learn more about this family program...
		Hunter's Wish Gift Our Hunter's Wish Gift Program helps families facing extreme financial stress attributed to the costs associated with caring for a child with Krabbe and other Leukodystrophies. Requests are granted on a case-by-case basis and are limited to meeting needs that will enable an affected family to provide the best possible care for their child. Visit the Hunter's Wish Gift page to learn more about this family program...
		Hunter's Home Located on the Duke University Campus and just minutes from Duke University Hospital, our Hunter's Home provides families receving treatment at Duke a fully furnished 'home away from home.' Visit the Hunter's Home page to learn more about this family program...

What Our Families Have to Say...

“Thank You to all of you for your kind gift. The van has already been a blessing to our family. Words can not express how it feels to have the van and to know that we have not had to make any financial changes. Thank you, thank you!!!”
~ Dianna Greene, mom to Dalton (Krabbe Disease, Transplant)

"The day we received our welcome package Peyton had only been home post transplant for MLD for 2 days. The smile on his face said it all. The bear goes everywhere with us. Peyton simply named him...Hunter! The book Without a Word was amazing - every emotion is in this book. I can't believe on top of everything that Hunter's Hope does, they also make it a point of making sure you feel welcome and part of something great."
~ Jessica White, mom to Peyton (MLD, Transplant)

Additional Information for Families

Related Donor Cord Blood - This Program offers families the opportunity to have the umbilical cord blood of a new baby collected and stored at no cost to them. The cord blood then may be used to treat an affected biological sibling or parent who has a diagnosed disease, which can include Krabbe and other leukodystrophies, leukemia, lymphoma, a sickle-cell disorder, an immune deficiency or a metabolic disease. The program is administered by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), and overseen by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). More information can be found on the National Marrow Related Donor Cord Blood Program website.