Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

We watched my 4-1/2-year-old grandson, Owen Bonner, bravely fight inoperable brain cancer (DMG) for nearly a year. He smiled almost every day until the cancer took away his ability to control his facial muscles, leaving him unable to blink his eyes or smile. 

Owen’s cousin created a beautiful graphic inspired by Matthew 17:20 that is a reminder of the power of prayer: Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, and with God, nothing is impossible. That message resonated far beyond our family. We witnessed his journey touching many lives and become a sort of ministry. Several people who hadn’t prayed in years told us that they began to pray again.

Owen’s passing was not the outcome we had prayed for, but we continue to trust that his life, and his battle with brain cancer, were part of God’s greater plan. Owen’s battle is over, but his impact is not. The name Owen means “Young Warrior”. His courage, faith, and smiling determination have touched thousands of lives, and his ministry will continue to live on.

Our family experienced firsthand the incredible difference that encouragement, generosity, and prayer can make during an unimaginably difficult time. We were continually amazed by how far that support reached…often from people we had never met. 

Our lives have been forever changed. Moving Mountains for Owen, Inc. was established with the mission to honor Owen’s courageous battle with brain cancer by providing support, hope, and prayer directly to children and their families facing similar challenges and remind them that they are not alone.

- Charles D Gulick, Founder