Hunter's Hope - Trauma Recovery

05/11/2025

In 2019, my family lost my 11-month-old nephew, Hunter, in horrific circumstances.

When his killer was sentenced, we weren’t allowed to read our Victim Impact Statements in court. Years later, we’ve learned that even now, victims and families who were denied that chance can only speak their words to the offender if he agrees.

No one who causes such harm should have the power to silence the people they’ve hurt.

I’ve started a petition calling for change — so that every victim and family can choose to have their voice heard face-to-face, no matter how long it’s been.

✍️ Please sign and share to help us make this right.

Every signature counts — together, we can make sure no one is ever denied the chance to speak their truth again. ✊️💙

32 signatures are still needed! Give Victims the Right to Read Their Victim Impact Statements to Offenders in Prison

21/05/2025

On my way to Stormont to meet with the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, to discuss how we might work together to improve trauma recovery in Northern Ireland.
Wish me luck! 🙈🍀🤞

03/05/2025

🎉 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎉

We’re so excited for the Hunter’s Hope Big Quiz Night, happening TONIGHT at Walsh’s Hotel, Maghera! Join us from 7.30pm for a night of fun, fundraising, and fantastic prizes – all in support of trauma recovery in our wee community.

💥 And wait ’til you see the raffle prizes!
We’re blown away by the generosity of our local businesses. Here’s just some of what’s up for grabs:

- A hot air balloon ride!

- Four yoga classes or a 1-2-1 session with the incredible Claire from Claire's Yoga Studio

- Aromatherapy back massage or reflexology treatment from the wonderful Healing Hands of OM Holistic Therapies

- A one-month class pass (4 sessions) for pole fitness from the fabulous Kelly at Phoenix Aerial Academy

- Lancôme perfume from the lovely people at Boots UK, Maghera

- Butcher's voucher from the kind folks at McAtamney's Traditional Butchers, Maghera

- A Sinley Takeaway voucher from our beautiful supporter Riobhca

- AMC Beauty & Training voucher from the gorgeous AMC Beauty and training academy

- Universal+ FA Kit (ideal for cars or work vans) from the generous Emergency Medical Supplies, Services & Training Ltd.
(...and so much more!)

💛 Can’t make it tonight?
You can still support us by buying raffle tickets! Just send us a message – we’ll pop your name down and enter you into the draw.

👉 Pay for raffle tickets via PayPal: paypal.me/huntershopetr
🎟 £1 per strip or £5 for 6 strips (standard raffle)
🎈 £15 per strip or £65 for 5 strips (hot air balloon grand prize)

Tickets for the quiz are just £5 per person (max 6 per team)
Proceeds go to Hunter’s Hope Trauma Recovery
Book your team now: https://big-quiz-night-fundraiser-for-trauma-recovery.eventbrite.co.uk
Under 18s welcome with an adult

Let’s come together, have a great night, and raise money for a truly powerful cause!

Thank you so much to everyone who’s donated, supported, and helped make this happen. We appreciate you loads! 🙏

30/04/2025

I want to take a moment to gently explain something.

As a small, grassroots social enterprise, we don’t have marketing budgets or big funding pots. We’re not a charity with a salaried fundraising team or a business with profits to reinvest. We’re a small, heart-led team doing our best to create real change in the lives of those affected by trauma.

That means you’re going to see posts about fundraisers. You’ll see GoFundMe links, raffle announcements, quiz nights, and requests to share. Because this is how we keep going. This is how we grow. 🌿

It’s never about pressuring or offending anyone. I know that everyone’s circumstances are different.
I just want to bring your attention to the fact that every share, like, kind word, or bit of encouragement means just as much as any donation. Truly.

If we don’t speak up for what we’re trying to build though, who will?

So yes, I’ll keep posting. I’ll keep inviting people to be part of something important. Because what we’re building matters. And because I believe in the power of community to create the kind of healing we all deserve. 🧡

Thank you for hearing me, for supporting us in whatever way you can/do, and for walking beside us. It really does mean the world. 🫂

’sHope