Unfortunately, today cancer veered its ugly head once again and is claiming one of our sweet cancer buddies. I am writing about this family today because you have all been so wonderful to support our family, I need any of you that are able to please focus your support on this family.
Meet Cheri and Hunter Hansen.
Cheri is a fellow cancer mom. Her 9 year old son Hunter was diagnosed with leukemia (AML), he went through treatments, but unfortunately his cancer returned. He was then told he would need a bone marrow transplant to rid his body of cancer again. On September 18th 2012, while he was still at Primary Children's Hospital recovering from his transplant, his mother suddenly passed away from a heart attack. Here is Cheri's obituary (found here):
Cherilyn S. Hansen, “Cheri”, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born to John and Dorothy Stanley on April 25, 1975 in Evanston, WY. She married Phillip Hansen on June 20, 1997 in the Bountiful LDS Temple.
Cheri loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, water skiing, and snow skiing. She enjoyed high school sports. Most of all she loved being with her boys and being part of a big family. She was an active member of the LDS Church and held several callings. She received her Associates Degree from Western Wyoming Community College and substitute taught.
Cheri is survived by her husband Phillip Hansen, her two sons; Phillip Jr., and Hunter Hansen, all of Rock Springs, WY. She is also survived by her parents, John and Dorothy Stanley, of Rigby, ID; a brother, Curt Stanley, of Rigby, ID; and three sisters, Cathy (Stan) Jones, of Denver, CO; Carrie (Randy) Miller, of Santa Palua, CA; and Cami Mueller, of Evanston, WY.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Shaelyn Dorothy Hansen.
Cheri is survived by her husband Phillip Hansen, her two sons; Phillip Jr., and Hunter Hansen, all of Rock Springs, WY. She is also survived by her parents, John and Dorothy Stanley, of Rigby, ID; a brother, Curt Stanley, of Rigby, ID; and three sisters, Cathy (Stan) Jones, of Denver, CO; Carrie (Randy) Miller, of Santa Palua, CA; and Cami Mueller, of Evanston, WY.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Shaelyn Dorothy Hansen.
Bad Week
As if that isn't enough...today the family learned that Hunter's cancer is back for a second time and there is nothing more the Doctors can do for him. They told his father (who also lost a baby girl 12 years ago) to take Hunter back home to Wyoming and make him comfortable while he lives out his last days on earth. Hunter is old enough to understand what is happening to him and he is still mourning the loss of his beloved mother who he will soon be joining in heaven. It is just beyond heartbreaking.
Here is Hunter's CaringBridge journal entry from today:
Busy Week
There is not a lot that can be done for this family, but I am asking each of you to help me send them some love. I want to flood his home with uplifting cards so he knows that we care. Please make them happy and uplifting. Hunter is nine years old, he loves legos and nerf guns. He also has an 11 year old brother named Buster and his Dad's name is Phil, both Buster and Phil will need some support in the next few weeks as their family will go from 4 members, down to 2 members in a matter of weeks.
Please send cards, gifts or donations to:
The Hunter Family
3800 Sunset Drive #17 RockSprings, Wyoming 82901
Thank you so much for your help. I cant even imagine what Hunter's father is going through, let alone Hunter himself. My heart is breaking today. Please share this story with others you think might be willing to help. Lets shower this family with love in their time of need. Thank you amazing Cami supporters! We love you guys! XOXO
Hunter Hansen
This is a great post, Chelsea. It is heartbreaking - it is just unbelievable all that their family has gone through. It blows my mind. Are you ok if I copy and paste this to my own blog? It's so well put.
ReplyDeleteIt broke my heart! Poor 'lil guy! My friend died of brain cancer. Hunter, you'll be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteThey did? Ohhh... Yeah, Hunter! I'll be thinking of you! Good luck and be brave!
Deletesorry to hear. I had a bother past away from it to. I was only five at the time. But i got to know my bother very well. When i was only a year and half old. I was the match to give him a transplant. So my parents went ahead with it. he lived three more years. I wish he was still here today. he would have been 38 if he was still here today. It is hard. But you get thought it. I miss him very much. LOVE you big bother. And for the others you can still talk to them. they well hear you there body may not be there. my hope and prays are with you
ReplyDeleteMy great niece, Millie Flamm, told me about you and your family. You have been very brave. We are praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a great attitude, Hunter! You sound like an amazing guy! Bless you!
ReplyDeleteSherry told me about your beautiful tribute. It really is lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but I heard about this through a coworker at JetBlue who has a child who knows Hunter from time spent at Primary Childrens. My husband travels to Rock Springs every week and I would like to put together a care package to send. I know that this family is dealing with a lot and having a stranger show up at their door would likely not be appreciated. If there is any way that you could email me I would like to try to find out if there is a neighbor or family friend that could meet my husband in Rock Springs next week to take some items to Hunter and his Dad and Brother. My name is Tracey, my email is pocomama@yahoo.com. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis post was heartbreaking. I'll be praying for you, Hunter. Good luck!
ReplyDelete:'( This is heartbreaking. Mu friend died last week from a rare type of cancer. She was only 10 :( Hunter god bless you and know that theres people who are going to pray for you. <3
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