Hunter Smith, a loyal and strong supporter of Arise Africa, passed away in April of 2016. He came on several mission trips with Arise and Kershaw’s Challenge, and from the moment his feet hit the dirt of Lusaka, it’s safe to say that his life was forever changed. Hunter sponsored several children through Arise and was always very involved with the organization.
With the help of the Smith Family and Kershaw’s Challenge, the Hunter Smith Scholarship was established in 2016.
The scholarship has one goal in mind: to send someone to Zambia with Arise Africa every year in Hunter’s honor. We know how much he loved Zambia and feel that the most fitting celebration of him is to SEND and GO back to Africa every single year.
He was dearly loved because he loved so ferociously. He was the tangible love of Christ to the children he met in Zambia. He held them, he tossed them in the air, he sat down and let them take a nap against his chest. That was Hunter: 110% all the time, all heart, for the glory of God and joy of children.
Hunter was a natural and humble leader, never asking anyone to follow. However, because of the way he imitated Christ in is words and actions, people naturally did.
He had a gift for making others feel known and wanted to be known by others as well. He was confident in the Lord’s constant and mercy-filled work in his life, allowing others to be part of the journey. Hunter lived with passion on his sleeve for the world to see.
If you are interested in applying for the Hunter Smith Scholarship, please download and complete the application below and email to alissa@ariseafrica.org.
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