A young family in Ventura County is facing the unimaginable — the loss of their baby boy, just a year and a half old. After a long battle and time spent in critical care, their son tragically passed away while awaiting a heart transplant.
A few weeks before his passing, his mother reached out in hopes of having family portraits taken at the hospital — something to help preserve what time they had left together. She told us she had been turned away by others, but she wanted just a few photos to hold on to.
We agreed. The session was scheduled. But heartbreak struck before we could make it happen. He passed away.
Now the family is grieving, and at the same time, burdened by significant medical expenses and the unexpected costs of planning a funeral for their child — something no parent should ever have to face.
This fundraiser has been organized to support them — not only to relieve the financial strain but to honor their son with the care and dignity he deserves.
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Your donation will help cover:
• Outstanding medical bills from his time in critical care
• Funeral and burial costs
• Memorial items, including keepsake prints and a custom portrait based on the family’s photos — as well as images I will respectfully capture and deliver from the funeral
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The family’s love for their little boy was, and is, unwavering. Though he is no longer with us, their hope is to remember him not just through grief, but through images and stories that reflect his life and spirit.
If you’re able to give — no matter the amount — it will go directly to the family. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page or connecting us with local vendors willing to help (florists, printers, etc.) would still make a meaningful difference.
Let’s show this family that they are not alone in their heartbreak. Let’s remind them that our community stands with them, in love and in remembrance.
Thank you for your compassion