Wednesday's Women of Courage - Donna Palomba

In last Thursday's Truth post, I highlighted some of the facts surrounding sexual abuse, and sexual violence.

The truth is what led Donna Palomba to found Jane Doe No More, Inc. Her story of abuse as a victim of sexual assault and the subsequent abuse she suffered through the process of investigation, has been chronicled on NBC's Dateline.

Her courage to stand up for what she knew was corrupt behavior on the part of the law enforcement team assigned to her case, led to legislation removing the statute of limitations on sexual crimes involving DNA evidence.

You can read her entire story by clicking here.

It is a both an honor and a privilege for me to serve on the board of JDNM. I hope each of you will consider joining our cause through your financial support, or by participating in one of our events scheduled throughout the year.

Wednesday, April 1- Profile in Womens Courage

Despite the dire warnings of experts that the Conficker virus would create chaos within many Win-tel computers, I am, so far, unaffected. My guardian Angel has my back once again.

This week's Profile in Women's Courage post is about an angel of another kind. It has been said that "When a heart calls, an angel will answer." - Unknown. Kathy Giusti has answered the call many times. And despite her own personal challenge with Multiple Myeloma, she finds time to give hope to so many. Click here for more on Kathy and her background and efforts with MMRF.

I have also included a video of her recent CNBC Interview as part of the Harvard Business School's series, The Money Chase, on our womenlighte.ning.com social network site under the "Must See Vid" tab. Under the "group events" tab you will find a link to the MMRF Race for Research page. There are several scheduled for this year, and I am hoping to get many of you here in the Lower Fairfield County area to join me for the Tri-State event this summer. If we get enough to participate as a group, we can consider sponsoring a tent.

Until next post, continue to believe, achieve, receive. SDG - JBH

National Women's History Month

Many of you may not be aware that March is National Women's History Month. This year's theme is Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet. In my Profiles in Women's Courage post this past wednesday, I chose to highlight President Obama's choice for Labor Sec'y - Hilda Solis. Of course, there are many other women throughout history that deserve to receive the JFK PIC award. If you get a chance this weekend, take time to point out to your daughter or son, that women have done more than their fair share to make the world a better, safer, greener place.

Let's remember these women and the ones in our own lives (mothers, sisters, etc.) that give us the courage to press on regardless.

Until next post, continue to achieve, believe, receive. SDG-JBHIV