Hunter’s Hope was established in 1997 by Pro Football Hall of Fame Member and former Buffalo Bills Quarterback, Jim Kelly and his wife Jill, after their infant son, Hunter (2/14/97–8/5/05) was diagnosed with Krabbe Leukodystrophy, an inherited fatal nervous system disease. When the Kellys welcomed their only son, Hunter, into the world on February 14, 1997 — Valentine’s Day and Jim’s birthday — they knew he was destined for something extraordinary.
Through Hunter’s life many lives have been touched with the Light of Hope. The Kelly’s greatest desire is to share the Hope that they have. You can learn more in the sections below and through some of Jill’s prayers from her journals while Hunter was with us.
Click here to read some of her prayers ~ Prayers of Hope
Learn more about the Kelly Family through media interviews.
The Today Show
NFL legend Jim Kelly opens up about his cancer battle
WIVB-4
Erin Kelly opens up about her tough, but “cuddly,” family
17th Annual Hunter’s Hope Family and Medical Symposium
NBC Sports joined us at our 17th Annual Hunter’s Hope Family and Medical Symposium to capture the week of sharing information, learning, and supporting one another.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly sat down with Jim and Jill Kelly to learn about their faith, and how it gives them the strength to cope with the loss of a son, and cancer.
Without a Word
New York Times Best Seller, Without a Word, shares the Kelly family story. It is a journey of finding life, joy and faith in the midst of suffering. Without a Word is about sacrifice, hope, suffering and indescribable joy.
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal: Being Kelly Tough
Erin shares, how she learned to be Kelly Tough from her brother, Hunter in Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal – A Series of Stories featured in The Buffalo News.
Celebration
Jim & Jill Kelly’s Story – Part 1 of 2
Celebration
Jim & Jill Kelly’s Story – Part 2 of 2
Fox & Friends
Without a Word
The 700 Club
A Hall of Famer’s Greatest Loss
The Chapel
Without a Word, Stories of Hope
The Thurman Thomas Show
Jeff and Thurman talk to Jill Kelly about her book “Without a Word” and about the Hunter’s Hope Foundation.
WHAM 13
Jill Kelly Interview with Channel 13 – Why did you write the book
WHAM 13
Jill Kelly Interview with Channel 13 – The Book Process
WHAM 13
Jill Kelly Interview with Channel 13 – How did you do it?
ICRS 2010
Jill Kelly speaking at ICRS
Learn more about the Kelly Family story through their books.
The Kelly Family books are sold in bookstores nationwide.
Without a Word: How a Boy’s Unspoken Love Changed Everything
New York Times Best Seller, Without a Word written by Jill Kelly , shares the Kelly family story. It is a journey of finding life, joy and faith in the midst of suffering. Without a Word is about sacrifice, hope, suffering and indescribable joy. It’s a memoir of how a little boy’s unspoken love changed everything.
Learn MoreKelly Tough: Live Courageously by Faith
Kelly Tough is a story of love and hope: a love between a father and a daughter—Buffalo Bills former quarterback, Jim Kelly, and his oldest daughter Erin. Erin shares a deeply personal account of the love a family can have for each other during the darkest times, and a greater love that a heavenly Father has for you.
Learn MorePrayers for Those Who Grieve
Journaling my thoughts and prayers has been invaluable to my intimate relationship with the Lord. In fact, journaling has allowed me to express tumultuous emotions in a way that has brought deep healing and freedom.
He’s listening!
Learn MoreA Place to Remember
Journaling has become invaluable to me.
Year after year I have spent hours pouring my heart out to the God who sees and knows me better than I know myself. Woven into the very fabric of my soul, my journals are a precious glimpse between the lines of a life lived in full surrender.
Learn MorePrayers of Hope for the Brokenhearted
It’s inescapable. Life is full of disappointment and heartbreak. Who can journey through this life without coming face to face with trials and tumultuous times? Tragedy immobilizes and weakens. It catches us completely off guard and threatens to suck the joy of life right out of us?
Learn MoreEtched… Upon My Heart: What We Learn and Why We Never Forget
Etched… is the core of all I have learned in the midst of this battle raging for my heart and affections. It’s everything that as a mother, I hope to pass onto my daughters—a treasure chest brimming with life—lessons and moving moments that changed a life!
Learn MoreThe Playbook for Dads: Parenting your Kids in the Game of Life
On the football field NFL great Jim Kelly was a strong-armed passer, leading his team to victory after victory. In THE PLAYBOOK FOR DADS he passes principles instead of footballs, still using his talent to lead men, but now he leads them to greatness as fathers, in his view the world’s most important job.
Learn MoreHot Chocolate with God: Just Me & Who God Created me to be
Embark on a cool, over the top, fun, interactive journey through this girls-only series from Camryn Kelly, with insight from her older sister, Erin, and mother, Jill. Combining the writings of the Kelly girls with activity elements in an engaging, exciting companion book to every girl’s walk with God, HOT CHOCOLATE WITH GOD promises hours of fun and insight.
Learn MoreHot Chocolate with God: Just Me & My Friends and Family
Here’s the deal—if you’ve already read my first book Hot Chocolate with God—Just Me & Who God Created Me To Be, you know that this is way more than a book.
It’s about who you are right now and who God is creating you to be! It’s your life journey.
Learn MoreHot Chocolate with God: Just Me & the God who Loves me
Camryn Kelly, with insight from her older sister, Erin, and her mom, Jill, continues her journey of self-discovery in her third interactive book as she helps girls find the true value of themselves through the eyes of God and that we were not created by chance but for a purpose. HOT CHOCOLATE WITH GOD #3 promises hours of fun as girls learn about their relationship with God and who He is.
Learn MoreHot Chocolate With God Devotional: Real Questions & Answers from Girls Just Like You
The book you’re holding has answers to your questions about your life. Each devotion answers a question that real girls have asked the authors of the Hot Chocolate with God activity book series.
Learn MorePeace in the Face of Loss
No matter what it is―a loved one, a treasured relationship, the life we thought we would have―our grief can overshadow us with its heaviness and ache. How do we get through each day? Where is God in these hardest of times?
No loss is too small or too big for our God. In the midst of every trial, He is waiting to give you comfort and peace. In this beautiful book, bestselling author Jill Kelly offers a vision of healing and hope for whatever circumstance you’re facing. Her own stories of deep loss and unexpected joy will help you see how God shows up, even when grief seems insurmountable. God’s promise in the face of loss proves true: You are not alone. The Creator sees you and your heartache―and He will meet you there.
Learn MoreLearn more about the Kelly Family through media audio interviews.
Living Joyfully Free Radio
Jill Kelly interview
Chattin in Manhattan
Without a Word How a Boy’s Unspoken Love Changed Everything
Christian Devotions Speak Up II
Jill Kelly interview
Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk
Jim & Jill Kelly: A Family Restored – I
Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk Part 2
Jim & Jill Kelly: A Family Restored – II
Fox News Talk Radio
Fight of his Life
Power Women Magazine Radio
Jill Kelly interview
WKSE Kiss 98.5
Jill Kelly interview
Learn more about the Kelly Family through media print.
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
6/21/14 – Being Kelly Tough
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
6/28/14 – What it Means to be a Bills Fan
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
7/05/14 – Traditions Disappear if Bills Leave
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
7/12/14 – Following Bills Football an Investment in Buffalo
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
7/19/14 – Bills Faithful Share Their Stories
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
7/26/14 – Bills Football Brings People Together
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
8/2/14 – Character Overshadows Reed’s Stats
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
8/9/14 – Confronting Death is What We All Share
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
8/16/14 – The ‘Haters’ Should be Forgiven
Erin Kelly’s Fan Journal
8/23/14 – A Letter to Future Owner of the Bills
Brockport Stylus
Hall of Fame Quarterback to Visit Brockport
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Buffalo Football Legacy at Rock the Lakes
CBA Retailers + Resources
Jim and Jill Kelly’s Hope
Courier News I
Sharingtale of Tragedy, Faith & Hope
Courier News II
Former Bill Star, Wife to Speak at Church
Christian Retailing
Sport Memoir Scores on ECPA List
Democrat & Chronicle I
Jim, Jill Kely to Speak at Brockport Church’s Event
Democrat & Chronicle II
Jill Kelly writes book about son Hunter
Elgin Courier
Bills’ Jim Kelly Shares Faith
Fellowship Christian Athelets
Jim and Jill Kelly To Speak At FCA Banquet
Fellowship Christin Athelets Outdoors
FCA Outdoors
Foursquare Domination Review
Without a Word
Kane County Chronicle
Grace: Childhood Hero’s Story Gives Hope
Heavenly Savings Blog
Thoughts on Without a Word by Jill Kelly
Homecoming
Editors’ Feature
Lynn’s Book Reviews Write Up
Review
Mid-York Weekly
3 New Library Books Tackle loss, grieving, comfort
Pentecostal Evangel
Jim Kelly A Father’s Heartache and Newfound Joy
Sharing The Victory Part 1
The Hunter’s Hope
Sharing The Victory Part 2
The Hunter’s Hope
Significant Living Magazine
A Light in the Darkness
Thrive Magazine
Jill Kelly
The Orange County Register
Rick Warren Hosts Parenting Forum Saturday
The Batavian Daily
Jill Kelly, Notre Dame grad and wife of
former Buffalo Bills QB, talks about…
The Today Show Excerpt
Wife of Former NFLer Writes About Son
The Chattanoogan.com
FCA, Kelly’s Celebrate 50 Years
WDAM Harrisburg
Jill Kelly Discusses Personal Tragedy and Hope in Hattiesburg
WGRZ News Channel 2 Part 1
Jill Kelly’s New Book “Without A Word” Details Her Life With Jim Kelly
WGRZ News Channel 2 Part 2
Jill Kelly’s New Book “Without A Word” Details Her Life With Jim Kelly
WGRZ News Channel 2 Part 3
Jill Kelly’s New Book “Without A Word” Details Her Life With Jim Kelly
WIVB News Channel 4
Kelly’s Open Up About Marriage in Book
WKBW News Channel 7
Wife Of Bills Hall of Famer Tells All In Book
WHAM News Channel 13 Part I
My Afternoon with Jim and Jill Kelly
WHAM News Channel 13 Part II
Jim & Jill Kelly: Candid Interview