At just 16 years old, McKenna experienced the heartbreaking loss of her mom, Cassie, last week unexpectedly after health complications and being in the hospital for several weeks in Jacksonville.

After watching her bravely battle illness for the past few years, she is now facing life without the person who loved and guided her most.

Cassie adored McKenna. As an only child, the two were an inseparable duo. They shared a bond that was deep, steady, and full of love. Cassie’s greatest joy was being McKenna’s mom, and that love will always be part of who McKenna is.

Those who know McKenna know her strength, her kindness, and the quiet resilience she has carried through more than most teenagers ever should. While she is surrounded by loving grandparents right now, the emotional and financial weight of this season is significant.

This fundraiser is simply a way for our community to come around her. Funds will help ease immediate expenses and support her as she finishes high school and prepares for her next chapter, whether that is college, training, or stepping into adulthood.

No one can replace her mom. But we can show her that she is not alone in this incredibly difficult season. We can help carry some of the burden and remind her that she is deeply loved.

If you feel led to give, pray, or share, thank you for loving McKenna well and for honoring Cassie’s legacy through your support.