"It's been written that the trademark of my career was toughness. The toughest person I ever met in my life was my son, my hero, Hunter. I love you, buddy."
-Jim Kelly - Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech : 2002
Shortly after his birth in 1997, Hunter Kelly - son of NFL Quarterback Jim Kelly & author/activist Jill Kelly - was diagnosed with Globoid-Cell Leukodystrophy (Krabbe disease) - a rare, degenerative disorder of the Central Nervous System. Eight years later the disease would claim his life, but not the fire that continues to burns bright in the hearts and minds of those whose lives he touched. In honor of his strength and in the hopes of raising World-wide awareness of the fight against Krabbe disease, the Kelly Family established The Hunter's Hope Foundation in 1997. Through it's efforts, the Foundation aims to provide hope to struggling families and to bring about legislation that mandates the screening of newborns for all possible diseases.
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The following are images gathered from the recent Hunter's Hope Candlelight Ball at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Rochester. The event was meticulously planned and executed - and good times were had by all. Most importantly, it was brought to life by the many volunteers, vendors and attendees who gave so generously of their time and means to something bigger than themselves. It was an honor to participate in such an amazing effort.
Hunter's Hope Foundation Candlelight Ball :: Radisson Hotel, Downtown Rochester, NY
...and a big thanks do Michelle Doerr & Dawn Mamikunian for asking me to tag along and to the Kelly Family for accepting us so graciously :)
Thank you for stopping in my dear friends. I hope that this finds you all well :)
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t (tomas flint photographer - Rochester, NY Special Event Photographer)
