Encouraging words from New York

Jana’s Campaign supporters from New York State, celebrated International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, 2010, by learning about Jana’s life and legacy.  See below comments they shared with Curt and Christie Brungardt.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! For staying strong and preserving a voice so many people are currently on their way to finding. We are thinking of and supporting you in New York. Others will find their strength through your efforts!

What you do is beautiful. Stay Strong. I know too many victims of violence, and as a survivor I want to say ... THANK YOU.

Domestic Violence Awareness is so important &; so absolutely necessary. Not all women have the confidence to believe that they deserve only the best. Without support & genuine sincerity, those women lacking the confidence to stand tall may never have a chance.

Thank you so much for spreading the fact that women have a right to exist & live & do so without fear! Gratefully -- Catherine, 21, Kingston, NY

For every person who does not listen, there are hundreds more who do. Please keep inspiring people. Congratulations.

Thank you for your bravery.

Your daughter lives on through you, and your work and her legacy help countless women you may never know. I would like to thank you on behalf of women everywhere. Your strength is breathtaking.

There will never be a time when what you are doing is not deeply important.

The work you do will always empower those women who need it. They can't always thank you. But we can. Thank you for reaching out and having a voice for all of these women who don't. They are thanking you too.

Keep shining the light on the darkness of domestic violence. It's the only way such a prevalent abuse in our culture can be countered. Your daughter did not die in vain.

Keep on! Keep Strong! We pass this particular way but once. Keep on! Keep strong!

Sorry for the loss of such a person.

I think it's beautiful that you were able to create hope and good deeds from pain. Thank you for your strength. I hope it catches on.

Thank you for continuing to make a difference & save the lives of women who deserve better & more. Your daughter is an inspiration & her life/loss was not in vain as her legacy lives.

There are so many people who care. Even if you don't feel their presence, we are here.

Thank you for inspiring us.