I received an update from a good friend and one of my multi-sport mentors, Peggy Lavelle, yesterday. Their holidays were not festive - rather, quite tragic, as Becky Lavelle's twin sister took her life and that of her 6-week old son just before Christmas. Jenny Gibbs Bankston was an inspiration and best friend to her sister, and loved by many for her incredible energy and spirit. Unbeknownst to anyone, however, she suffered from postpartum psychosis.
A foundation has been created in Jenny's name to raise awareness of postpartum disorders. If you share her grieving family's (and my) belief that some tragedies happen to give us an opportunity to improve the world around us, please share this site and donation information with as many people as possible.
Jenny's Light - a foundation to spread awareness, educate, and support women and families dealing with postpartum illnesses
Becky Lavelle's Web Site & Journal
Prayers to Becky's family in this difficult time.
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