Help Mom Fight Cancer After Scam

My name is Brian Knechtel, and I'm reaching out for help during one of the hardest times in my family's life. My incredible mother, Valorie Knechtel, is a fighter. She's currently battling cancer for the second time, has undergone two mastectomies, and is also managing COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Despite her strength and positive spirit, she's been hit with an unimaginable setback: scammers recently drained her entire savings account of about $14,000—money she had worked so hard to save for her medical treatments, bills, and basic living expenses.

This loss couldn't have come at a worse time. With no money left, my mom is now facing eviction from her home, has nothing for groceries or utilities, and can't afford her ongoing medications or doctor visits. She's already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of her illnesses—constant fatigue, breathing difficulties, and the fear of what comes next in her cancer journey. As her child, it's breaking my heart to see her in this position. She's always been the one to support others, and now she needs our community to rally around her.

We're starting this GoFundMe to help get her back on her feet. The funds raised will go directly toward:

Housing stability: Covering rent or temporary housing to prevent homelessness.

Essential bills and food: Paying for utilities, groceries, and other daily necessities.

Medical expenses: Medications, co-pays, transportation to appointments, and any uncovered treatments for her cancer and COPD.

Rebuilding savings: Replacing some of the lost funds to give her peace of mind.

Any amount, big or small, will make a real difference. If you can't donate, sharing this campaign with your network would mean the world to us. We've already reported the scam to authorities like the FTC and local police, but recovery isn't guaranteed, so we're turning to kind-hearted people like you for support.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading our story and considering helping. Your generosity could help my mom focus on healing instead of worrying about survival. Let's show her she's not alone in this fight.

With gratitude,

Brian Knechtel