A 7-year-old Connecticut boy has donated all the money he saved up for a Disney trip to help the search for missing mom Jennifer Dulos.
Riley Daigle, of Wethersfield, was “so sickened and upset” that the New Canaan mom’s five kids were forced to be away from her that he wanted to do something to help, news station WTIC reported.
Riley’s mother, Danielle Daigle, said he asked her if they could “take all the money out of my savings account and give it to somebody for information.”
She said he had $500 saved to go to Disney in August for his birthday, but instead donated the money to a GoFundMe page he started to raise money for a reward in the case.
“This money will be used ONLY if it leads to Jennifer, or a conviction in the missing person case,” the page said. “If no arrests are made the money will go to the family for the children.”
Police are searching for Dulos, 50, who vanished on May 24 after dropping off her kids, who range in age from 8 to 13, at school. Her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, have been charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution in the case.
Jennifer Dulos’ family said in a statement they were touched by Riley’s gesture: “This is the kindest act imaginable: A 7-year-old-boy from Wethersfield has offered his savings as a reward to help find Jennifer Farber Dulos. His selflessness and generosity have touched our hearts. A little child shall lead them.”
They’ve asked that Riley keep his money, but appreciate his call for action in the case.
“The impact of Jennifer’s disappearance on her five young children, family, and friends is affecting many people in similar ways,” the statement said. “We urge this young man to keep his savings, but we honor his impulse. This is about more than a reward — it is a call to do something.”
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