From “Hunt Strong” to “Kerr County United,” the vast array of decorated rocks represent hope and resilience for communities hit by tragedy.
KERRVILLE, Texas — Incoming seventh graders in Hunt are proving no act of kindness is too small to make a big difference.
The girls who attend Hunt School held a fundraiser on Wednesday, decorating rocks filled with messages of love and support.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit families impacted by the floods.
“All of this is hand-painted and handmade by all of us,” said Avery Reagan, one of the students. “We have quite a few green bows out here, which go out to Camp Mystic because we know they were affected, and we have ‘Kerrville United,’ ‘Center Point Strong.’”
The stones of love serve as tributes to Hill Country communities pierced by tragedy while standing as beacons of unity and resilience.
With more than 100 lives lost and many families still missing or displaced, the timing of the fundraiser couldn’t be more critical.
“All of the money we raise, it’s all by donation,” Reagan said. “It will go to the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department, which will then be distributed out to families in Hunt and Ingram to help them rebuild.”
The fundraiser has generated more than $3,000 and counting. For Olivia Gray, witnessing the wealth of support is amazing yet not surprising, seeing how she said small communities stick together through dark times.
“Since we’re such a small community and everybody knows each other, we just come together so well,” said Olivia Gray, another student volunteer. “After all this happened, it’s so beautiful to see everybody coming together.”
The Hunt students are offering more than just donations, they’re offering hope, one painted rock at a time.
“I have my prayers for all the families out there,” Reagan said.
The fundraiser was held at Gibson’s Discount Center, which has been a hub of giving for organizations during the aftermath of the floods.
