[the Cannon Family]

A little while back, a friend of mine introduced me to the Cannons. Christine and Joel have three beautiful little girls, Megan, Raegan and Addy.  Addy, the oldest, has a condition which at first presented as Cerebral Palsy that has been causing degeneration of her brain mass and body's function. At the moment they are still searching for answers, as they have been yet unable to identify the actual causes of her condition.  Despite this, she smiles like the sun when her family sings to her and snuggles her close.  The whole family is a testament to the strong bonds that love creates.  I was honored to be able to photograph them at Glen Falls park last week in Williamsville.  

If you'd like to read more about Addy's condition and how the family is coping, Christine has a blog, "Sunshine for Addy".  And if you are interested in helping the Cannon family, there is also a Crowdrise fundraising page for the family to assist with medical expenses here.