A Portland baker is helping support the family of a 15-year-old East Hampton teenager who died after a medical emergency while paddleboarding in Connecticut. Cassandra “Cassie” Munson died Sunday after she fell into Crystal Pond in Eastford following a medical emergency while paddleboarding.
As her family mourns, community members have raised money to help cover funeral and related expenses, with a crowdfunding effort bringing in nearly $60,000. Brittany Davis, owner of Britt’s Baking Company LLC, said she was heartbroken when she learned Munson had died.
Community Support
Davis never met Munson personally but said she has been close friends with Munson’s aunt for years. Davis decided to make batches of cupcakes in Munson’s memory, with all proceeds going to the family to help pay for funeral and other related expenses.
Munson’s family said they are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community. They plan to hold a vigil Tuesday night. One of Munson’s aunts said the support has helped the family through an incredibly difficult time.
Original reporting: NBC Connecticut — read the source article.
