[I am so very sorry this event update has been so long in coming. I have been extremely busy with getting our Web Master, Becky Burton Grider the information she needs to bring our new site online and also planning for our July 27th event. ]

Despite God’s tears falling down in the park as rain all day, The 4th of July was a big bang for Hunters Heroes.  We were blessed with some really great baked good to sell and of course our wide selection of T shirts, hats, and such  by our  wonderful supporter Trent Low of Fresh Printz.  This event we successfully tried out a new idea, Hot foods!  Darlage Meats, Brian’s Uncle, donated pulled pork to Hunters Heroes which sold quite well as a meal with chips and soda purchased and donated by Hunters “girlfriend” and favorite bar tender Danielle Hamilton of Phat Guy Sports Bar and Grill.  We had a fabulous silent auction with items donated by Scentsy, Steps Dance Center, Avon, 31, Mann’s Harley Davidson,  Artistry in Motion, Magnabilities,  Anytime Fitness, Dave’s  Taxidermy, and more.  The Hero Wheel, constructed by Frank Batts and painted by Amber Hawkins, was introduced for the first time. For $1.00 children, or those young at heart, could spin the wheel and win all kinds of kiddie prizes such as glow in the dark necklace or bracelets.   Tracy Campbell was on hand to present Hunter a check from Decatur Mold, Tool. And Engineering.  Thank you very much to Tracy and your companies generosity!  As always a big thank you goes out to Frank and Stacy Batts, Gilbert and Amber Hawkins, Cory and Amy Henderson, Kandle Caplinger Bowlery, and for all those who stopped by to help and support Hunter and his family.

With each event Hunter makes new friends and gains new heroes, this event was no exception.  Hunter meet a young man who was just like him!!!  Hunter exchanged smiles with this young man who was also in a wheelchair.  Thank you very much to his family for bringing these two special children together.  (If anyone knows this family, please let me know their names so I can add them to this blog and tag them in our photos. TY)  We also found out Hunter loves Babies.  He was able to help watch a little one while his parents chatted with the supporters.  Hunters Grandma and Great Grandma also stopped by for a visit and was seen  sporting there bright yellow shirts to support their grandson.  Thank you to everyone who made this a successful day.

Later on that night,  Mike Barnes  and Southern Swag  took Hunter on stage with them and allowed his story to be told to all who stopped to listen!  Thank you very much Mike and the band members for giving up a few minutes of your stage time to help Hunter’s story get out to the public.  You all are true heroes as you continue to support Hunter is each event we do and plan your own on our behalf. We look forward to your concert at our Muscatatuck Park went coming up on July 27th!

Once again, thank you to all who donated, helped man the tent, and all the supporters who came bu to purchase  items to help promote this great cause!