SAT . 🥹🤍 Prayers for Elder Hunter Averett as He Faces Courageous Battle with Leukemia
The Averett family is asking for prayers and a special fast for their son, Elder Hunter Averett, as he begins a courageous and life-altering battle with leukemia.
Hunter recently returned home early from his service in the Ohio Columbus Mission, where he had faithfully served for 14 months. Known for his dedication, kindness, and quiet strength, Hunter was fully committed to missionary work when he began noticing unusual and unexplained bruising. Concern led to medical testing — and within a short time, doctors delivered devastating news: leukemia.
Since his diagnosis, Hunter has already begun treatment and is now preparing for an intense medical journey that includes aggressive chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. The weeks and months ahead will be physically and emotionally demanding, not only for Hunter, but for his entire family.
Missionaries willingly give their time, energy, and hearts to serve others and share their faith. They leave behind family, comfort, and familiarity to answer a call to serve the Lord. Now, as one of those missionaries faces the fight of his life, his family and community are asking others to stand with him — in prayer, fasting, and faith.
Those close to the Averett family describe Hunter as resilient and deeply faithful. Even in the face of uncertainty, his trust in God remains strong. His family has expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and support already pouring in and believes wholeheartedly in the power of united prayer.
“We believe in miracles,” the family shared. “We believe in faith. And we believe the Lord walks beside His servants in every trial.”
As Hunter prepares for the challenges ahead, prayers are being lifted across communities — for healing, strength, comfort, and peace. The Averett family asks that all who are able join them in a special fast and continue to keep Hunter in their thoughts and prayers during this critical time.
In moments like these, faith becomes more than words — it becomes action, unity, and hope. And today, that hope surrounds Elder Hunter Averett, a young missionary whose greatest mission now is fighting for his life, one day at a time. 🤍
