Helping Hunter

Hi, my name is Shannan, and I’m hoping to raise funds for the Benson Family in their time of need. Lorena Benson has been a coworker of mine for over 10 years. I’ve always admired her strength and independence. Four years ago her son Hunter was diagnosed with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, which is characterized by a progressive loss of muscle. It affects many parts of the body resulting in deterioration of the skeletal, heart, and long muscles.

Lorena, Mike, and Hunter have battled this disease courageously and independently to this point, but with the progression of his disease Hunter is facing the loss of mobility causing him to need a powered device to get around. As his condition continues to progress he will soon need a powered wheelchair, and his parents will need a special van to transport him. They will also need to make modifications to their home to make it handicap accessible.

To know Hunter is to love him. Despite everything this young man has and will continue to face, he is a ray of sunshine. He loves to draw, play video games, the trumpet, and the keyboard. He is a 5th grade student at Mid Valley where he excels academically.

I’m looking to help raise funds to ease the financial burden for the Benson family. Insurances will not cover the accessible van or their home modifications.

If you can, please donate, every little bit helps! Let’s give this family the life and love they deserve.