Our names are Gabrielle and Erick, and we are the proud parents of our beautiful son, Ellis.

Nothing could have prepared us for the day our world changed forever. We lost our precious baby boy unexpectedly, and there are simply no words to describe the pain of saying goodbye to your child. Every morning we wake up wishing this was all just a nightmare, but instead we are learning how to live with a loss no parent should ever have to endure.

Although Ellis was only with us for a short time, he filled our lives with more love than we ever thought possible. His smile could brighten the darkest day, his little giggles made us laugh, and every cuddle reminded us just how lucky we were to be his parents. He will always be our greatest blessing.

As we grieve, we are also facing the financial reality that often follows such a devastating loss. Between memorial expenses, grief counselling, everyday bills, and trying to create a new home where we can begin to heal, the weight has become overwhelming.

We never imagined asking for help like this, but so many people have asked how they can support us. If you feel moved to donate, every contribution—no matter the amount—will help lighten the burden and allow us to focus on healing instead of worrying about finances.

If you’re unable to donate, we completely understand. Sharing our fundraiser or keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers means just as much.

Thank you for taking the time to read Ellis’ story. Thank you for remembering him with us.

Our sweet boy will always be loved beyond words, missed beyond measure, and forever a part of our hearts. We carry him with us every day, and we know his light will never fade.

Forever our son. Forever our Ellis. ❤️