Bryce Castellanos had a smile that would light up the whole room. Even though he struggled with autism, he always managed to spread joy and happiness wherever he went. Anyone who knew Bryce knows he was a gentle giant—whenever we saw him, we knew we were in for some big bear hugs. His baby sister was his favorite person, and their bond was truly unbreakable.

Tragically, at just 16 years old, Bryce was taken from us in an accidental drowning on June 23th in Eugene, OR. The loss has left our family heartbroken and facing unimaginable pain. While there are no words, cards, or flowers that can ease this sorrow, we hope to weather some of this loss by easing the immediate financial pressures. Your support will help us cover funeral expenses and allow us to take time off work to grieve and heal together, without the added stress of financial worries.

I know we are all struggling, but please give what you can—even if it’s just sharing and getting the word out—so we can come together to help our family in this time of great need. Thank you, and may God be with you always.