Hunter Pinke

[UNDColorado]

This is heartbreaking, praying for the best!

[Hawkster]

Wishing Hunter the best.   God speed your healing.

[bison73]

On 12/28/2019 at 2:45 PM, nd jg said:

A go fund me account has been set up for Hunter for those who can help

https://www.gofundme.com/f/hunter-pinke-medical-costs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR0XBfaj7thFH-qzjc_MIvxkstmIg80hlHeG1TJcOhZImfj7fvRj8mjga8A

 

 

 

Done

[Siouxperfan7]

Here is the latest update from Hunters mom.  Continued prayers needed. 

katpinke

Day two update: Nathan and I are sitting by Hunter's bedside as he rests. For three days, he is on strict bed rest, laying flat, healing from his spinal and back surgery. He sits up slightly 3x daily to slowly eat. He also is keeping up with football scores. His favorite to hear was the Dolphins beating the Patriots today! I also read him your comments, messages, and texts and if you don't hear back from us, just know your encouragement and most of all, the prayers are life-changing for Hunter. After tomorrow's day three of rest, we're praying for more positive progress and have some ideas of the next steps on the long journey ahead.
Specific prayer requests:
1. Stabilizing his vitals to allow for next steps in his recovery
2. Comfort and pain management
3. Miraculous sensation in his lower extremities
4. The ability for Nathan and me to get some needed rest tonight
5. His medical team
6. To keep focused on the next thing and not worry about the future.
We have more praise than we can list. Hunter has his mind, hands and arms, an ARMY of prayer warriors (that's YOU!) lifting him up for miraculous healing and people showing up for Hunter and our family in so many ways.
We don't understand WHY this severe spinal cord injury has happened to our son but in the midst of trying, difficult times we see God's greater plan unfolding. Yes, we are sad. Yes, we want to wake up from this terrible dream. Yes, we want to trade places with Hunter. This is our reality now. Hunter isn't going to run out of this hospital.
Something BIG is happening though and we feel it. God can take tragedy and pain and use it for good. When you're in neurotrauma ICU, you see patients and families with much worse circumstances than you. Today two strangers in the hallway asked to give me hugs. They shared their story and I shared ours. If you look for God's love, you find it. It's everywhere.
I plan to get more organized in our #hunterstrong journey updates with a blog and FB group soo and will that here when ready. THANK YOU for your prayers, support, kindness, and love.

[Finn flick]

There is much power in multitudinal prayers. God is good and will knit his spine back together just the way He created it. 

[MafiaMan]

Sending prayers your way, Hunter.  

[Siouxperfan7]

https://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/4844136-McFeely-You-have-a-future-its-just-not-the-future-you-thought-injured-UND-football-players-mom-tells-him/www.inforum.com/sports/football/4844136-McFeely-You-have-a-future-i

-"We were sitting with him and asked, 'What specifically do you want us to pray about on your behalf?' He said, 'I want you to pray for the person who collided with me. I don't want him to feel guilty,'" Katie Pinke said. "And then he said, 'I hope I can meet him someday.”

 

Can’t say enough about the character of this young man. It’s obvious why he is one of the vocal leaders on this team.  Not sure what the future holds for Hunter. But one thing I am certain is that through all of this, he is going to be an inspiration and a witness to many. He already is.  

[Siouxperman8]

8 hours ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

https://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/4844136-McFeely-You-have-a-future-its-just-not-the-future-you-thought-injured-UND-football-players-mom-tells-him/www.inforum.com/sports/football/4844136-McFeely-You-have-a-future-i

-"We were sitting with him and asked, 'What specifically do you want us to pray about on your behalf?' He said, 'I want you to pray for the person who collided with me. I don't want him to feel guilty,'" Katie Pinke said. "And then he said, 'I hope I can meet him someday.”

 

Can’t say enough about the character of this young man. It’s obvious why he is one of the vocal leaders on this team.  Not sure what the future holds for Hunter. But one thing I am certain is that through all of this, he is going to be an inspiration and a witness to many. He already is.  

Praying for Hunter and his family.  He truly is an inspiration.  I hope to meet him someday 

[nd jg]

On 12/28/2019 at 9:26 PM, Siouxperfan7 said:

Since Hunter has asked for the hashtag #PinkeStrong, Does anyone know how to update this?

[MoSiouxFan]

On 12/29/2019 at 5:19 PM, bison73 said:

Done

Thank you.

[nd jg]

 

[Siouxperfan7]

[Siouxperfan7]

There is a Facebook group dedicated to Hunter now.  Just search for #PinkeStrong.  They are going to be selling t shirts with this logo and the verse Hunter picked out that is going to be his motivation thru all of this.  100% of the profit going towards Hunter's medical costs.  More information tomorrow on how to order them.

[nd jg]

1 hour ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

Thank You!

[Siouxperfan7]

Shirts now available online for purchase.  100% of profits go towards Hunters medical expenses.

How awesome would it be for for there to be a "PinkeStrong White Out" at the first home game!!

https://shopbluco.myshopify.com/collections/graphic-tees/products/pinkestrong?fbclid=IwAR3eEZB_mlyGt_y19kw2XlgSzIj0IrcmUalohfuySeofakoCWpXxyE22Pjw

[geaux_sioux]

“I just can’t wait to prove you wrong.”

Great stuff!

[LkvlleUNDFan]

Support for Hunter and the Pinke family is coming from many, many places! #FootballFamily

[WYOBISONMAN]

I made the post that had the GoFundMe link sticky over on Bisonville because I know folks over there will want to donate.  Things like this just are hard to understand.  My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as well as with the other boy.  Awful hard to understand why.  If any of his friends or family sees this let them know that everyone is thinking and praying for them.

[MoSiouxFan]

48 minutes ago, WYOBISONMAN said:

I made the post that had the GoFundMe link sticky over on Bisonville because I know folks over there will want to donate.  Things like this just are hard to understand.  My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as well as with the other boy.  Awful hard to understand why.  If any of his friends or family sees this let them know that everyone is thinking and praying for them.

Thank you.

[iramurphy]

1 hour ago, WYOBISONMAN said:

I made the post that had the GoFundMe link sticky over on Bisonville because I know folks over there will want to donate.  Things like this just are hard to understand.  My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as well as with the other boy.  Awful hard to understand why.  If any of his friends or family sees this let them know that everyone is thinking and praying for them.

Many former Bison players and Bison fans have contributed with donations and prayers. Big Sky fans and players have also contributed. Very heartwarming to see the outpouring of donations and prayers. 

[Siouxperfan7]

Here are the links to purchase #PinkeStrong t-shirts, decals, and newly added wristbands.  All proceeds go towards medical expenses for Hunter.  Latest update from yesterday is Hunter is now out of the ICU and on the Neuro floor of the hospital.  Recovering there until he will eventually move to the Craig Hospital which is one of the best in the coutry for spinal chord injuries and rehab.  As always, keep prying for Hunter.

https://pinkestrong.myshopify.com/?fbclid=IwAR3L1yzzDCVl7ph8t39YxzqALKIPjrSwEHffp46c2jpl4meHmWYizBFaWWI

 

[northernraider]

I hope this link works. The WBB visited Hunter while in Denver and sang Stand Up A Cheer.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/443827783164712?view=permalink&id=446610532886437&sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=i

[CMSioux]

7 hours ago, northernraider said:

I hope this link works. The WBB visited Hunter while in Denver and sang Stand Up A Cheer.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/443827783164712?view=permalink&id=446610532886437&sfnsn=mo&d=n&vh=i

He was upright in a chair and he led the song - inspiring. Have to think about something that we as tailgaters can do next year - fly a special flag? 

[The Sicatoka]

I hope the "36 #PinkeStrong" helmet stickers (circular 1" white sticker, green font) are already on order for next season. 

[Siouxperfan7]

2 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

I hope the "36 #PinkeStrong" helmet stickers (circular 1" white sticker, green font) are already on order for next season. 

I am hoping to see Hunter with his teammates on the sidelines at home games next year.  Heck, why stop there.....I hope to see Hunter WALKING across the field before the game with his parents on Senior Day!!