About Nora
Bright yellow circle with “Be fearless like Nora,” symbolizing courage in the fight against childhood brain cancer.

Radiating joy, strength, and boundless love.

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Born full of sass and sunshine, Nora cared deeply for those around her but she was also brave, confident and fearless. She had a witty sense of humor and loved to make her family laugh.

Nora’s deep faith and love for Jesus was important to her. These values carried over to how vocal she was about love of family, friends, God’s creatures (especially cats) and being thoughtful and kind to others. Her happiest moments were spent with her parents, brother, and sister, at school with friends, and in activities like Girl Scouts, soccer, gymnastics, and dance.

In March 2024, Nora’s life took an unimaginable turn with a diagnosis of DIPG. Despite the challenges, she fought with incredible strength and resilience, traveling for treatment and even publishing a book, Sparkle of Love, to inspire others facing similar struggles.

Nora passed away in March 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Though her time with us was short, her impact was immense. Her courage, spirit, and love continue to inspire all who knew her.

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Bunn Family
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IN NORA’S HONOR

Today, the Bunn family honors their daughter by supporting future families affected by DIPG and donating to DIPG research. Through the establishment of Nora’s Sparkle of Love Project, they continue Nora’s fight against this devastating disease.

Make a lasting impact with a donation or purchase:

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    MAKE A DIFFERENCE

    Donate today to support pediatric brain cancer research and the families fighting against this heartbreaking disease.

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  • Multiple jars of Nora's BeFearless Unicorn Sparkle seasoning stacked on a store shelf.

    SPRINKLE JOY

    Purchase Unicorn Sparkle, a locally-made mix by McCarthy Spice & Blends, filled with love and a touch of magic.

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  • A children's book titled 'Sparkle of Love' written and illustrated by Nora Bunn, with a colorful, sparkly confetti design on the cover, placed on a light wooden surface with green leaves in the corner.

    INSPIRE HOPE

    Share Nora’s story by ordering Sparkle of Love, a heartfelt book inspired by her journey, available now on Amazon.

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