Hi everyone,

We never imagined we would be writing something like this, but life has taken an unexpected turn. I’ve have been admitted to the hospital as of 9/23 due to preterm labor with my baby, Cypress. Right now, the most important thing is keeping Cypress safe and giving her the best chance at a healthy arrival, but that means an unknown and possibly long hospital stay for both of us.

While my heart is fully focused on protecting Cypress and caring for our other 4 children from afar, the reality is that this situation brings a lot of uncertainty—not just medically and emotionally, but financially. Being here means I’m unable to work, and the medical bills, daily expenses, and costs of preparing for Cypress’s arrival are quickly adding up.

This fundraiser is to help relieve some of that pressure so we can focus completely on what matters most: keeping Cypress safe and strong. Every donation, every share, and every prayer means the world to us. Your support will not only help cover expenses but also give me peace of mind knowing I can put my energy into bringing Cypress into this world as safely as possible.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this journey and holding us up during this difficult time. Cypress and I are so grateful.

With love and gratitude,

Carlos and Cailin Casares