As a close friend of Becky Gibbs Lavelle and as a new mother I feel compelled to help spread the awareness of postpartum disorders. Please click on the logo and read about Jenny’s light and consider donating to this cause. By spreading the word we can help to find out more about this silent disorder. – Gina Kehr

www.jennyslight.org
5021 Vernon Avenue S, Suite 107
Minneapolis . MN 55436

“The mission of Jenny’s Light is to improve detection and treatment of postpartum disorders by funding continuing education, research and supportive efforts. We strive to shed light on these illnesses to help mothers, children, and families around the world. By expanding access to care and support for new mothers through our community of volunteers, physicians, educators and legislators, we will save lives.”

Jenny’s Light (jennyslight.org) was created after the tragic and untimely passing of my twin sister Jenny Gibbs Bankston and her baby boy Graham Gibbs Bankston on December 19, 2007. Jenny had suffered silently with postpartum depression and psychosis.

The name of the foundation was created to reflect the ‘bright light’ that Jenny was to everyone who had the privilege to know her or even just to meet her. She was kind, caring, creative, beautiful, poised, and athletic. Her love of life was evident to all around her.

We hope that by raising money through Jenny’s Light we’ll be able to help so many new mothers who suffer from this terrible disease. We want to increase awareness about the seriousness of postpartum disorders, and also educate and support women and families dealing with it.

With the money raised, we plan to help fund research, get legislation passed for mandatory screening of new moms, pay for literature in hospitals, set up more support groups, advertise, support chosen efforts, and help spread hope where so many hearts may feel desperate, desolate, and dark.

We hope that you will consider supporting Jenny’s Light and help keep it shining brightly.

Thank you,
Becky Lavelle