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

Jim Kelly

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Jill Kelly

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Erin Kelly-Bean

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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.

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Kelly 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.

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Prayers 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!

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A 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.

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Prayers 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?

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Etched… 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!

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The 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.

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Hot 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.

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Hot 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.

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Hot 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.

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Hot 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.

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Peace 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.

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Learn 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

Kane County Chronicle

Grace: Childhood Hero’s Story Gives Hope

Heavenly Savings Blog

Thoughts on Without a Word by Jill Kelly

Homecoming

Editors’ Feature

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