A disabled Florida woman is raising funds to save her home of 30 years from elder financial exploitation while also fighting ocular melanoma
CHIPLEY, Fla., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A disabled Florida woman is fighting to save her home of 30 years from elder financial exploitation while also fighting ocular melanoma, a rare eye cancer.
Following her sister's funeral in November 2022, Camille McGlamery was left by a group of purported guardians with no money, limited provisions, and no house key following the death of her sister. Horrified by this development, Camille's niece, Trista, quickly hired an attorney and was appointed Camille's legal guardian in March 2023.
Soon after, Trista discovered something even more heartbreaking: someone they trusted — family — had allegedly diverted funds meant for Camille's care shortly after Camille's mother, Josephine, began showing signs of dementia. Funds that Josephine had worked until she was 92 to save — first as a teacher, and then as a greeter at Walmart.
Even worse, they gave away Camille's beloved home of 30 years.
As if losing her financial security and home weren't enough, in late 2024, Camille was diagnosed with ocular melanoma - a rare and aggressive eye cancer. Despite her incredible bravery through treatment, she's now blind in one eye and faces anxious 3-month scans to monitor for spread for the next 5 years.
Studies show that 87% of elder financial abuse cases are never reported. This is largely due to shame and embarrassment because the responsible party is a family member, friend, or caregiver.
"My grandmother's last wishes were defiled with no remorse, no personal accountability. This culture of shame, enabled by friends and family members failing to demand accountability, continues to traumatize victims," Trista explained.
Trista and Camille are fighting back through the legal system, but they need help to ensure those responsible are held accountable for exploiting vulnerable adults.
How You Can Help
- Share Camille's Story: Use your social media to share Camille's story and raise awareness about elder financial exploitation.
- Donate to her GoFundMe to help cover legal fees: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-camilles-home
This isn't just about money. This is about justice for someone who cannot fully advocate for herself. This is about standing up and saying that exploiting vulnerable people will not be tolerated.
"We are optimistic that we will be able to raise the funds needed to fight for Camille's assets and get justice for her and my grandmother," Trista added. "We hope sharing our story will spare other families the anguish of elder financial exploitation."
Media Contact
Trista McGlamery, Save Camille's House, 1 404-855-1552, [email protected]
SOURCE Save Camille's House
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