Monday, January 14, 2013
Terra Ihde gives an intimate look into how life has changed since her 14-year-old son, Hunter Himes, was critically injured in a February car accident. Hunter died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013.
Editor's note: Hunter Himes died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. He was 15. For information about services, please go to this article. In June 2012, Patch spoke to Hunter's mother about her talented, caring and generous son. That full story can be read below. Originally published June 20, 2012 The family dog, Cinder, sits by the garage door sometimes waiting for the Ihde’s son, Hunter Himes, to come home. Hunter, 14, hasn’t returned since an SUV struck him Feb. 26 in Darien while he was riding his bike home from a friend’s house. Nearly four months later, Hunter remains in Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, undergoing exhaustive therapy for injuries that doctors say will leave him permanently disabled. “We miss him tremendously,” Hunter’…
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Terra Ihde gives an intimate look into how life has changed since her 14-year-old son, Hunter Himes, was critically injured in a February car accident.
The family dog, Cinder, sits by the garage door sometimes waiting for the Ihde’s son, Hunter Himes, to come home. Hunter, 14, hasn’t returned since an SUV struck him Feb. 26 in Darien while he was riding his bike home from a friend’s house. Nearly four months later, Hunter remains in Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, undergoing exhaustive therapy for injuries that doctors say will leave him permanently disabled. “We miss him tremendously,” Hunter’s mom, Terra Ihde, said. “This is just a horrific accident that we’re still dealing with.” Ihde misses the boy who liked to buy his clothes at Goodwill and unselfishly devoted himself to his two younger sisters, Chase, 3, and Calyn, 2. At a fair last year, Hunter won a bunch of tokens …
Monday, June 4, 2012
The fundraiser is scheduled to take place on August 16 at the Darien country club.
The community continues to rally around Hunter Himes, the Lakeview Junior High eighth-grader critically injured when he was struck by a car while riding his bike in February. Hunter’s family is organizing a Hope for Hunter Golf Outing, which will take place August 16 at Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien. Funds raised during the event will help support the Downers Grove-area boy and his family as he continues his recovery at a nearby rehabilitation facility. Hunter suffered numerous injuries when he was pinned underneath a car while crossing the street, including a traumatic brain injury. “Hunter’s life and that of his family, friends and now community have forever been altered,” said a letter publicizing the golf outing. “Hunter …
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Eight-year-old Concord student Hunter Long conceived the day to help bring awareness to an injured Lakeview student's recovery.
A sea of shiny orbs filled the gym classes Tuesday at Concord Elementary School. The kids wore their bike helmets to class so Darien Police Officer Nick Skweres could fit them properly while giving them a lesson on cycling safely. The safety tutorial was part of Hope for Hunter Day, an event sprung from the imagination of 8-year-old Hunter Long. After hearing about Hunter Himes, the Lakeview student struck by a car and critically injured while riding his bike in February, Hunter Long was compelled to do what he could to help the boy who shared his name. “All the Hunters in the world would be broken if one of the Hunters were hurt,” Hunter said. “They really want to do something for him because they feel really bad for him.” Skweres said…
Monday, May 7, 2012
Card game created by DG resident to be sold at Fair Game with all proceeds going to Hunter Himes.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Last week we mentioned Darien Patch's fundraiser for Hunter Himes, the eighth-grader who was hit by a car while riding his bike in February. This weekend, we learned of another fundraisier: Downers Grove resident Wayne Bancroft makes a card game, and he'd like the proceeds from the purchase of his game to help Hunter. So, stop by Fair Game in downtown Downers Grove and pick up Gridiron Football. The game should cost around $10. For more information on Gridiron Football: Gridiron Football is a realistic fun-filled football card game that captures the excitement of actually playing football. The game is patterned after the NFL and NCAA Football Leagues, and is a perfect fit for players of all ages. It teaches the rules of football and the …
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11:46 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
You have set the bar for parents everywhere. Your strength and faith are part of what made your son be so amazing and why he fought so hard, against all odds. Gods Blessings on you Hunter and continued HOPE for your family. more ›