Chesapeake, Va. Leita Watson strives to be a role model for her three sons.

She works full time and just completed her degree at ECPI Medical Institute.

But she says the hustle and bustle of her everyday life led to a kitchen fire in the Commerce Avenue duplex she had been renting.

I went to fix something to eat, forgot, left the stove on and walked to the library to do something else for school. Watson added, This just felt like a setback like I have to start over again.

The fire happened earlier this month. The same day the 30-year-old found out she was finally a college graduate.

[I] got an email at the same time I was standing out here with the ambulance, the fire department saying welcome to ECPI alumni, Watson said.

While Watsondescribes feeling defeated, her neighbors describe her as an inspiration.

Shes a real person, shes humble and yet shes motivated, said Tiffany Jedson.

Thats why Tiffany Jedson is taking action to collect donations for the single mom. She set up an email account at housefirecommerce@gmail.com for anyone interested in helping out.

Not only did the fire ruin all of Watsons kitchen appliances, she says she lost most of her childrens clothing and other household necessities to smoke damage.

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