Help Cassie Kick Cancer While Pregnant

On September 19, the Torres family’s world was turned upside down. At 29 weeks pregnant, Cassie was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Things have moved quickly and she has already started her treatment with chemotherapy. The current treatment plan includes chemotherapy, delivering baby #2 four weeks early, more chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. The road ahead is long for her, her husband, Alex, and their 4 year old son.

Cassie and Alex are full-time photographers, focusing primarily on weddings. The nature of wedding photography involves booking months in advance; with the current treatment plan, they can't in good faith take on any new bookings at this time. Wedding photography is also a very physical job, so Cassie is unsure of when she will be able to regularly return to work. Alex will also be taking a leave from his commercial portrait business to focus on his full-time role as caretaker, father, and husband when baby #2 arrives.

Since neither Cassie nor Alex will be able to work consistently, they are in need of financial support for living expenses and bills for their soon-to-be family of four for the foreseeable future. Their focus in the coming year will be on Cassie's healing, being present for their oldest son, and caring for their newborn. With the uncertainties and difficulties ahead, having the financial freedom to focus on the list above will give great comfort, healing, and rest to their family.

Cassie and Alex are already so thankful for the outpouring of love and support they have received from their family, friends, church, and the CT photography and wedding community. We look forward to being on the other side where Cassie is 100% cancer free with two healthy sons.

-The Torres Family's fellow members of Christ Presbyterian Church