about jenny’s light
On December 19, 2007, Jennifer and Graham Gibbs Bankston tragically passed away. Jenny suffered silently with postpartum depression but her symptoms could have been detected and treated. Jenny’s Light was created by her family to be a source of information, hope and inspiration. We strive to stop this type of tragedy from happening to others. The mission of Jenny’s Light is to improve and save lives by increasing awareness of all perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression.
Jenny’s Light Presentation
On May 26, 2010, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services co-sponsored a training event for New Jersey healthcare providers. Perinatal Mood Disorders: Unexpected Outcomes gave attendees insight into PMD’s impacts on families, how parents handle a sick baby, the specific issues that trauma and abuse survivors face throughout pregnancy, and how untreated PPD can lead to tragic outcomes. Randy Gibbs spoke about his sister, Jenny Gibbs Bankston, who suffered from undiagnosed postpartum depression and took her infant son’s life and then her own. Randy is the executive director of Jenny’s Light, an organization founded in his sister’s memory. Email Randy if you are interested in Jenny’s Light speaking at your event.
Recent Media
The May issue of Triathlete magazine features a story on Jenny’s twin-sister Becky and her unbelievable 2008 season, winning the prestigious Toyota Cup overall and having her best season ever. From Triathlete magazines website: Triathlete’s May issue features a story on pro triathlete Becky Lavelle and the tragic loss of her twin sister Jenny and her nephew Graham. Due to the overwhelming response from readers, we are providing follow-up information on the impact of postpartum depression on women across the country. Read the entire article‘
