My name is Autumn, and my grandmother, Deenah Padgett, has been missing since August 30, 2024. She disappeared while camping with her boyfriend in Prospect, Oregon. For nearly a year, we have lived with the unbearable uncertainty of not knowing if she is safe or gone. This unknown has been deeply painful for our family.

Recently, we received hopeful reports of someone matching her description—a vulnerable woman suffering from dementia—who has been seen asking for food near Medford, Oregon.

We are preparing to travel to Oregon from Alabama holding onto hope that we can find her, bring her to safety, and get her the care she so desperately needs.

We cannot do this without your support. The expenses of travel, lodging, food, and emergency care add up quickly. Every donation will go directly toward this mission to bring her home and ensure her wellbeing.

If you’re unable to contribute financially, please help us by sharing this story or keeping her in your thoughts and prayers. Each donation, share, and prayer brings us one step closer to reuniting our family.

From the depths of our hearts, thank you for your kindness and support.

— Autumn