Testimonials
Words from parents, professionals, and campers about the life-changing experience at Nighthawk Ranch.
“The Nighthawk Ranch is stunning … Tom and Dorothy created a place for kids with cancer that’s going to bring so much to their well-being. When kids come here, they are going to feel like a kid again. Parents can feel very comfortable sending their kids here. Safety is really important … I’ve been really impressed with Nighthawk Ranch and Tom & Dorothy have really thought of everything … Their facilities are luxurious, but also completely safe and top-notch. The staff that they have assembled are licensed professionals and have experience working with kids with medical problems … with a doctor on call and nurse on site. Parents can feel at ease to know that their kids are medically safe here.”
— Kelly Turner, PHD, Researcher of Integrative Oncology
“Nighthawk Ranch is an extraordinary facility … It’s located in a magnificently beautiful area surrounded by trees and mountains and wilderness, so you really feel like you are surrounded by nature, which has a healing impact on its own. And beyond that, they have created all these great activities that the kids can engage in. The treatment of any illness really requires multiple approaches at the same time – medical care and the psycho-social-emotional aspect. The ranch removes kids from the medical/hospital experience (and the fear that surrounds that) into an experience that builds their confidence and to allows them to feel like children again. Nighthawk Ranch is a facility, in an environment designed to allow that experience to happen.
— Aaron Teich, L.Ac., Director & Co-Founder of Shuniya & Healing
“We just arrived home. Tyler is settling in. It won’t surprise you to know that he talked the whole 2 hour drive home. He told us about his horse Oolie (and Salsa, his best friend), the other campers, and so much more! He loves Tom and Dorothy like they are his own grandparents … Thank you for the journal, the photo album, the pictures (unbelievable!), the awards, the belt buckle and all the love you showed my son this week. I think he wants to move to Colorado and visit Wyoming!”
— Karen
“Thank you Dorothy and Tom for hosting our amazing kids from Candlelighters of New York City. You have shared your home and your hearts with these little heroes who have endured so much and truly deserve and need the healing that your Nighthawk Ranch brings to them. God Bless you and all of your volunteers who made these times so special.”
— Barbara Zobian, President, Candlelighters of NYC
“Your camp is the best that we have ever seen, we can’t thank you enough. The family was so impressed with all the little touches and the special souvenirs Dean brought home. We have never seen anything like that … those little details made a huge difference. We shared the pictures with family and friends, and the feedback was amazing. It is very clear to everyone that this is a unique and wonderful experience.”
— Carole
“We just wanted to say thank you for the amazing experience you gave to Danielle last week, she wishes she could go there every other week. We absolutely enjoyed receiving the pictures every day to see how much fun she was having. Thanks for the amazing volunteers and great care that each of you took of Danielle, you truly became like an extended family to her. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your generosity. God bless you all.”
— Steve & Rebecca
“Hi Guys – I just wanted to say thanks for letting me go to the camp. I love horses and dogs and it was just the time of my life … I hope to come back next year and have the time of my life.”
— Danielle
“Dear Mr. Tom & Mrs. Dorothy – Thank you sooo much for inviting me to your ranch, Nighthawk was amazing! I loved getting to spend time … It was really fun feeding Steak, Randy, Z, and the other cows. Swimming and the “dorm” was also awesome. One of my all time favorite parts was Rodeo, he was an amazing horse and I loved that he was kind of mine for a week. The game/reading room was amazing … loved ping pong, air hockey and all those books! I had the BEST week EVER!!! Nighthawk is just absolutely amazing!!”
— Lauren M. AKA ‘Squirrel’
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