Help Naomi Replace Stolen End-Of-Life Savings

My name is Stu and I am the proud son of Naomi Mitchell.

My mom is an awesome lady. She raised my brother and I on her own while working full-time as an elementary school teacher. She is now 85 years old and rents a humble, one-room basement suite which is all she can afford on her small pension. Money has always been tight for my mom, but since her retirement she has managed to put a small amount away each month and, until recently, had saved $35,000 for emergencies and end of life care.

Last week my mom fell victim to a heartless phone scam which robbed her of $20,000 from her savings. The perpetrators said that her bank accounts were at risk of being siphoned, and kept her on the phone for a full day, instructing her to make two $10,000 cash withdrawals which they would ‘transfer to a safe account’.

I helped my mom file a report with police who said there was no hope she would see the money again.

It has been heartbreaking to see her go through this, not only losing money, but her faith in humanity.

I hope both of these losses can be restored as my mom witnesses the kindness and compassion of friends, family and even strangers.

Thank you for your time, generosity and support!