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200 Steve Pidcock To honor Jana, the Pidcock family is working with underprivileged children by providing them food for the holiday season. Other volunteer activities also include Toys for Tots, participation in a food drive, and they have adopted a local family in need - Denver, CO
199 Daniel Schamle Daniel has chosen to serve as a volunteer suicide counselor at the Headquarters Counseling Center to honor Jana's life - Lawrence, KS
198 Kim In honor of Jana, Kim will continue to fight and rise above her own domestic abuse. She will finish her book on the topic which relates her story in hope it will serve as a testimony for others to continue the fight.
197 Maggie Koerth Jana inspired Maggie to be a bolder and more courageous person. To honor her, Maggie is volunteering with Discovery Leadership, a YMCA after school program for at-risk preteen girls - Minneapolis, MN
119-196 Kennedy Middle School
7th Grade Class
To Honor Jana, Sarah Bohm organized 78 students from four different classes at Kennedy Middle School in Hays, KS to provide community service. Each young person was matched with a senior citizen from either St. John's Retirement Home or the Good Samaritan Center. During the week of December 15-19 all the students provided a small gift and spent valuable time with their new friend. These students learned about the importance of giving back and community service through this new program - Hays, KS
118 Renee Hanson Renee will be volunteering for Easter Seals Central Texas, which helps low-income individuals with disabilities, and their families -Austin, Texas
117 Marc M. Mitchell Marc is founding S. Nik's Outpost, an organization to help the victim's of America's failed social institutions. The Outpost provides the resources for victims to be matched with trained volunteers who will offer a helping hand when no one else will - Lawrence, KS
116 Emily Hampton Inspired by Jana, Emily has committed one year of service to VISTA (Volunteer in service to America) with the Roger Hill Volunteer Center - Lawrence, KS
115 Joyce Hutter Joyce is organizing a women's clothing drive in her home town. These clothes will be distributed in shelters in Garden City, Wichita, and Lawrence Kansas - Council Grove, KS
114 Diane Bolton In addition to her mission work in Haiti, Diane plans to begin work with a new program in that country that focuses on Women's health issues - Haiti
113 Hilah Hilah was deeply moved by Jana's death, even though she never met her. As a victim of sexual assault, Hilah is now committed to helping other victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
112 Cari Jo Base To honor Jana, her aunt Cari Jo will work with "Main Place Youth" which is a home for young girls who have been through a very rough time. Cari Jo will donate time, supplies, support, and anything that can make a difference in these girls lives - Kingman, KS
111 Amy Schaffer To honor Jana, Amy will work with victims of Domestic Violence to obtain the resources they need in order to be safe - Hays, KS
110 Claudia Schneider In honor of Jana and 1100 Torches, Claudia and her friend, Mary, are providing needed resources and food to their local food pantry in Harlem. - New York, NY
109 Mary Pannel In support of 1100 Torches campaign, Mary plans to assist her friend, Claudia, in provided needed resources and food to her local food pantry in Harlem. - New York, NY
108 Rebecca Hapke Motivated by Jana's legacy, Rebecca plans to volunteer her time in breast cancer research. - Lawrence, KS
107 Cali Nossaman Cali plans to do advocacy work and volunteerism in the area of animal rights. - Lawrence, KS
106 Keeja Andrews To honor Jana, Keeja plans on volunteering at her local VA hospital and work directly with homeless vets on issues of housing and other related issues - Lawrence, KS
105 Julia Patrick Julia has committed to volunteering with the MILK (Mentors in the Lives of Kids) Program - Lawrence, KS
104 Gretchen Gier Gretchen has committed to volunteering with the MILK (Mentors in the Lives of Kids) Program - Lawrence, KS
103 Therese Schroer Therese has committed to volunteering with the MILK (Mentors in the Lives of Kids) Program - Lawrence, KS
102 Ruben Noguera Ruben volunteered with the 1100 Torches Campaign Kickoff event. He also worked with the Obama campaign by registering voters in KC neighborhoods. In addition, Ruben plans to volunteer at the MILK (Mentors in the Lives of Kids) Holiday Party in Lawrence, KS
101 John Reeves John has committed to volunteering with the MILK (Mentors in the Lives of Kids) Program - Lawrence, KS
100 Alexa Redford Alexa has committed to volunteering with the MILK (Mentors in the Lives of Kids) Program - Lawrence, KS
099 Erika Noguera Erika will mentor and be a youth advocate through the LNESC program for Latinos and youth of all ethnicities in NE KC. She will also work as a community organizer for a non-profit in KC focused on affordable housing and community development - Kansas City, MO
098 Benjamin Miller-Coleman Benjamin will continue the work of the Public Interest Law Society that Jana was going to lead with him this year. This organization held a casino night fundraiser in Jana's honor and raised $2,300 for her Support of Public Advocacy Fund - Lawrence, KS
097 Sonja Kramer Sonja worked with the KU Women in Law to organize their annual WTCS donation drive, and also involved other KU campus organizations to join efforts and make the event bigger. She has also encouraged her friends and family to volunteer with various organizations - Lawrence, KS
096 Valerie Miller-Coleman Valerie will work with a program to provide emergency shelter for homeless families - Lawrence, KS
095 Jana Budde Though she had never met Jana Mackey, Jana Budde is inspired by the work she did. As a tribute to Jana Mackey, Jana is recommitting to her volunteer work at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank - Pittsburgh, PA
094 Duc Du Vue In carrying Jana's torch, Duc has been a part of the committee for the 1100 Torches Campaign Kickoff Event, and will work in the future with the Humane Society and Special Olympics - Lawrence, KS
093 Cathie McLeod To carry Cathie's torch for Jana, she is helping with the 1100 Torches kickoff event, as well as working with the Douglas County Humane Society and volunteering to give horseback riding lessons for the United States Pony Club - Lawrence, KS
092 Kara Thomas Kara will volunteer to read library books to children in daycare centers. Once a month, she will read a selection of stories to children (ages 3-5) and encourage them to visit the library - Olathe, KS
091 KU Student Bar Association The Student Bar Association at KU Law School dedicated the proceeds from Race Ipsa, the annual 5K run/walk, to the Jana Mackey Support for Public Advocacy Fund. The event raised about $250 in honor of Jana. Countless members from their organization were inspired by Jana, and they were proud to support her continued legacy - Lawrence, KS
090 Pat Watkins Pat will recommit to his work as a youth soccer coach in the Lawrence community. He will also work with the KU Student Bar Association at the law school. Part of their mission is to assist student groups with their charity programming and activities - Lawrence, KS
089 K.C. Rock the Vote As both RtV coordinators knew and were inspired by Jana, the 2008 election season's voter registration was dedicated to her memory. We sought to register and activate those young voters who felt marginalized and disenfranchised. More than 500 new voters were registered and 25+ new volunteers entered into community service! - Kansas City, MO
088 Cathy Spicer Inspired by her niece, Jana Mackey, Cathy looked around her local community to find the greatest need. As a result, she made a substantial financial commitment to the South Barber Co. Food Bank, which is currently critically under supplied - Hazelton, KS
087 Shannon Hilding After spending the summer with Jana as a student intern for the Defender Project and learning of her many advocacy efforts, Shannon has initiated the process to become a volunteer for Newhouse Shelter so that she can assist victims of domestic violence - Lawrence, KS
086 Jean Rosenthal In Jana's memory, Jean recommits to her work at the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. Jean also thanks the domestic and sexual assault advocates for the work they do everyday to provide safety and justice for survivors - Lawrence, KS
085 Debbie McLeod As her husband, Brad, recovers from a traumatic brain injury, Debbie has decided that she wants to serve as an advocate for victims of head injuries as they recover - particularly for those families who have no idea of where to turn for the needed assistance - Lenexa, KS
084 Brad McLeod As a result of his own traumatic brain injury, Brad would like to help others whom have experienced brain injuries understand that there is life and hope following a brain injury occurrence - Lenexa, KS
083 Miriam Lee In Jana's memory, Miriam has decided to continue her volunteer efforts with the Women's Transitional Care Services - Lawrence, KS
082 Sarah Trowbridge-Alford Sarah will volunteer with Family Promise in honor of Jana. Family Promise provides free, temporary housing to homeless families to allow them safety, stability, and support while they get back on their feet financially and emotionally - Lawrence, KS
081 Dawne Leiker Inspired by Jana, Dawne will begin working with the local Community Connections program which helps international students gain a sense of family in the Hays community - Hays, KS
080 Bonnie Boryca Bonnie participated in the WOW run which raises money for the Women's Transitional Care Shelter. She has also been donating diapers to this organization. She plans to continue this work in Jana's honor as she begins her legal career - Lawrence, KS
079 Laura Kozak Laura is volunteering at the Women’s Transitional Care Services in honor of Jana. She is also serving KU as a board member of the Commission on the Status of Women while she majors in Social Welfare with hopes to work in inner city neighborhoods’ revitalization efforts. – Lawrence, KS Link
078 Michelle Blasdel To carry on Jana’s torch, Michelle is spending a great amount of time volunteering promoting the election of candidates at the District Attorney level that will prosecute fairly in sexual assault and domestic violence cases. – Topeka, KS
077 Sonya Navarro Sonya met Jana at an interview to become an advocate for GaDuGi. She continues to serve as an advocate supporting victims of sexual violence and she thinks of Jana's compassion and strong will to help others and uses it as inspiration. – Lawrence, KS Link
076 Betsy Merwald In the spirit of Jana's commitment to volunteerism, Betsy has decided to volunteer at the Red Cross Medical Center - Olathe, KS Link
075 Naomi Muha Thanks to Jana, Naomi has recommitted herself to continue her work with TLC for Children and Families. Using Jana's spirit Naomi will volunteer and organize an annual event, the Rockabilly Prom, to raise money and awareness for TLC - Olathe, KS. Link
074 Jodi Steltz Inspired by Jana's call to help others, Jodi continues to assist disadvantaged individuals across several Kansas counties who have become unemployed. She also recently helped a dear friend find treatment for his addiction. - Hays, KS
073 Peter Nye Peter has committed himself to volunteering in the Lawrence, Kansas area. His recent volunteerism includes fundraising efforts for the 1100 Torches National Campaign - Lawrence, KS.
072 Kate Kimball Through her dedication, vision and strength, Jana showed Kate the kind of woman that Kate aspires to be. Kate is carrying on Jana's torch by volunteering at the Safehome. - Kansas City, KS Link
071 Tanner Willbanks Having been inspired by Jana since their meeting in their freshman year of high school, Tanner has furthered his involvement to honor Jana in KU's Commission on the Status of Women. He will be working for equality and reproductive rights. - Lawrence, KS Link
070 Julie Henley Through the inspiration found in her niece, Jana, Julie has been inspired to start volunteering at her local family crisis center. She has also enrolled in a self-defense class where she will learn more about domestic violence threats and how to defer them. - Farmington, NM
069 Travis Mackey Inspired by Jana's volunteering spirit, Jana's brother Travis volunteered at the Operation Support Our Soldiers project in which 1000 holiday packages were assembled to be mailed to soldiers in the war. - Hays, KS
068 Aleska Kelly In honor of Jana, Aleska helped box 1100 holiday care packages on National Make a Difference Day to be shipped to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. - Hays, KS  
067 Alyssa Swartz Alyssa worked with her friend Aleska as they helped many other volunteers assemble 1000 holiday care packages which will be sent to specific soldiers in the war on terror. - Hays, KS  
066 Sarah Bohm To honor Jana's belief in the power of volunteerism, Sarah volunteered on National Make a Difference Day with Operation Support Our Soldiers. Many volunteers worked together to pack 1000 holiday care packages for soldiers in the war. - Hays, KS
065 Alexis Bohm Alexis is a 5 year old who volunteered with her mom on National Make a Difference Day as 1000 holiday care packages were assembled to be mailed to soldiers in the war. - Hays, KS  
064 Brandon Clark Brandon is proud to honor Jana's memory by monetarily contributing to NOW and other causes Jana would support. He is also telling other women about his friend, Jana Mackey, and reminding them to carry protection or take self-defense classes. - KS
063 Vanessa Hays Vanessa, a social welfare graduate student, plans to carry on her torch by working with LGBTIQ teens. She currently addresses issues at the Domestic Violence Shelter in Lawrence where she plans to continue he advocacy for domestic violence victims. - Lawrence, KS  
062 Jennifer Amrein Jennifer is working with Girl Scouts to help develop girls of courage, confidence, and character and with the inspiration of Jana's life she has become a Court Appointed Special Advocate. In CASA has the opportunity to speak on behalf of the child's interest in court. - Victoria, KS
061 Adrienne E. Strecker, Esq. Since meeting in the 4th grade Adrienne and Jana were friends and fellow advocates. After learning more of Jana's great works at her funeral Adrienne was inspired to do more. She began the process of becoming a volunteer at the Hope House. - Overland Park, KS
060 Monica Kelly In addition to interning in social services at Phoenix Head Start, Monica has joined the group Young Democrats in effort to campaign for legislators. She is also advocating through Equality Arizona and has donated and volunteered for the Obama campaign. - Phoenix, AZ
059 Autumn McPherson With Jana's help, Autumn found the inspiration to move beyond an abusive relationship in her own life. In Jana's honor, Autumn is getting involved with NOW and will remember Jana as she becomes a midwife to empower women and take action in sexuality education and human rights. - Lawrence, KS
058 Leor Shapiro Jana encouraged Leor to believe even stronger in the goodness of mankind. Her inspiration led him to volunteer on a council in efforts to help refugees in Darfur. To date, over 20 teenagers have been assisted in getting out of a Darfur camp. - Israel  
057 Katherine Mestas Katherine will volunteer with other students in the Law School at Kansas University to organize the local Special Olympics in the spring. - Lawrence, KS
056 Senator Laura Kelly Senator Kelly will carry on Jana's torch by winning the re-election to the Kansas Senate. She will filter issues brought before the legislature through a Jana Mackey lens. She will ask herself "What would Jana do?" as she debates human rights policies. - Topeka, KS
055 Jennifer Berry In addition to continuing her commitment with Big Brothers, Big Sisters Jennifer is helping with planning and organizing of the 1100 Torches Benefit (November 13 in Lawrence, KS). She is also assisting in fundraising for the 1100 Torches national campaign. - Lawrence, KS  
054 Becky Wallace Through the inspiration her daughter Dana has found in Jana's life, Becky has re-connected with the Garden City Crisis Center. In honor of Jana and Dana, Becky is gathering needed supplies for the families that visit the Crisis Center. - Syracuse, KS  
053 G. S. Jana's life, and death, helped renew this torch's commitment to their work with LINK, Habitat for Humanity, Amnesty International, Lawrence Coalition for the Homeless, and political campaigns. - Lawrence, KS
052 Shawna Smith A close friend of Jana's, Shawna was greatly impacted by Jana's life and death. In addition to raising funds for local charities, she has decided to become an on-scene rape crisis advocate for the Mid Way House. - Bloomington, IN
051 Jennifer Rogers Jennifer has joined Curt Brungardt, Hanna Spicer, and Mark Russell in providing research that will eventually lead to the development of an institution for women's rights in Jana's name. - Hays, KS  
050 Congressman Jerry Moran In remembrance of Jana, Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on October 2, 2008 calling for Congress to support domestic violence prevention and victim service programs. - Washington, DC
049 Susan Hill To honor Jana, Susan will become a temporary foster parent for children needing transitional housing. – Wichita, KS
048 LeAnn Brown LeAnn has developed a curriculum that will be taught at her local church called Work Ready in honor of Jana.  In partnership with other churches, this program will assist the areas low-income population in career success. - Newberg, OR  
047 Marla Patrick In addition to being the state coordinator for Kansas NOW, Marla is working hard to register voters in the up coming election. She is also working with a local college to improve their procedures for reporting and handling of sexual assaults. - Linsborg, KS
046 Dana Watts In honor of Jana, Dana has been very active in volunteering in her community. Her activities include working with the Women's Transitional Care Services of Douglas County, The Muslim Student Association Fast-A-Thon, Make a Difference Day, the 1100 Torches kick-off event, and also did a volunteer internship in Israel over the winter break helping organize a paper on equal employment for Arab-Israelis - Lawrence, KS
045 Mark Russell Mark has joined Jana's stepfather Curt Brungardt in the development of a comprehensive women's institute on behalf of Jana. This institute will focus on basic women's and human rights. Mark's research will evaluate various women's programs in Southeast Texas. "To learn more about violence against women, I've made a monetary donation to the Houston Area Women's Center (www.hawc.org) and ordered 'Walking the Walk: A Sexual Violence Awareness Exercise.' Developed and written by HAWC staff, this exercise is designed to allow participants to experience the issues and emotions survivors of sexual violence face each day." - Houston, TX
044 Sylvia Russell In honor of Jana, Sylvia will continue and enhance her support of the Planned Parenthood of Houston, Texas. She is also helping plan and provide resources for landscaping the garden at the new Planned Parenthood facility in Houston. This will be done in Jana's name. - Houston, TX
043 Stephanie Mott Stephanie is assisting the 1100 Torches volunteer team with the Campaign Kick-off Events scheduled for November 13 in Lawrence. She is coordinating the event activities. - Lawrence, KS  
042 Becky Harpstrite Becky is donating her time as a graphic designer in developing materials for the 1100 Torches Campaign Kick-off event. Her printed materials will serve to market the event throughout northeast Kansas. - Lawrence, KS  
041 Christie Brungardt In honor of her daughter, Christie Brungardt will enhance the Kansas Women's Leadership Conference by adding a community service component to the 2009 Conference. Participants will be asked to bring new or gently used clothing items to be donated to various social service organizations throughout the state whom provide services for women. - Hays, KS
040 Craig Gunther In 2004 Craig worked along side Jana in Nancy Boyda's congressional campaign. In honor of her legacy he has promised to work hard to elect democratic candidates at both the national and local level. - Lawrence, KS  
039 Rindi Zimmerman Inspired by Jana's life, Rindi has committed herself to social change. She resigned from a paid position to serve as a staff and administrative assistant to the 1100 Torches Campaign. Through her efforts, many ordinary citizens will answer Jana's call. - Hays, KS  
038 Katie Stucky Katie has become a Big Brothers, Big Sisters volunteer in the Bigs in Schools program. She will be mentoring youth in the Manhattan area through a weekly lunch meeting at a local elementary school. - Manhattan, KS
037 Kari Ann Rinker In addition to helping many first-time voters in getting registered to vote, Kari has taken a great leap to follow her passion in NOW. Being inspired by Jana's work as a NOW lobbyist, this single mom is leaving her salaried position to work as a lobbyist for NOW. - Wichita, KS
036 Kelley Parker Kelley recently started the process of going through volunteer training at a women's shelter in Colorado Springs so she can become one of their regular volunteers. - Colorado Springs, CO  
035 Teresa Loffer In keeping with many of Jana's passions, Teresa is the editor of the KS NOW newsletter and women's rights activist. She also serves as a volunteer educator for the EMS and is a disability advocate. - Lindsborg, KS
034 Cindy Cooper Cindy will do two benefit performances of Words of Choice in Kansas to help raise funds for the 1100 Torches Campaign in honor of Jana. - New York, NY
033 Ellen Sward Professor Sward, one of Jana's favorite professors, hosted a gathering where financial donations were committed to either Jana's KU public advocacy fund at KU Law, or the Women's Transitional Care Services. To date, over $1300 has been raised as a result. - Lawrence, KS  
032 Gail Bass Gail is organizing the "Nebraska Clothes Drive in Tribute to Jana Mackey." Gail is calling on friends and family to donate their gently used clothes to the GaDuGi Safe Center for victims of sexual assault, a cause Jana was intensely passionate about. - McCook, NE
031 Cathy Eaton Jana inspired Cathy to keep up the fight. Cathy often gets discouraged in her work as a domestic violence prosecutor, but Jana has re ignited Cathy's passion and commitment to continue her work to help women. - Kansas City, KS  
030 Naomi Durant Naomi will donate, in Jana's name, materials on domestic violence and violence against women to the student counseling services at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. All resources will include information on Jana and her life. - Lindsborg, KS  
029 Samantha Snyder In Jana's honor, Samantha has agreed to be the Reproductive Justice Coordinator for KU's Commission on the Status of Women. Prior to Jana's death, Sam had declined this request. Upon hearing the call to action at Jana's funeral, Sam reconsidered and accepted the position.
- Lawrence, KS
028 Elizabeth Hein Elizabeth has committed to working with the "Save the T" initiative. Elizabeth realizes that there are many underrepresented groups in Lawrence who depend on public transit for their daily lives. She will serve on the fundraising committee. - Lawrence, KS
027 Bev Stafford Bev will be making hats that will be given to cancer treatment patients who have lost their hair after receiving chemotherapy. These hats will be donated in honor of her parents and Jana to a cancer center. - Pueblo, CO  
026 Hanna Spicer In memory of Jana, Hanna has committed to sponsor a 2 year old girl in Sri Lanka through World Vision. Hanna's commitment over the next 16 years will ensure that this child has proper health care, education, and nutrition for her and her family. - Wichita, KS
025 Kathy Olcott To honor Jana, 13 year old Kathy Olcott is becoming an advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention. She has encouraged her local Junior High School to provide information about this important issue to fellow students. - Lawrence, KS  
024 Layne Stafford Layne will be working with his brother and sister, Lance Stafford and Jill Arensdorf, to write Jana's theme song which will be used in conjunction with the 1100 Torches Campaign. - Manhattan, KS  
023 Lance Stafford Lance will be working with his brother and sister, Layne Stafford and Jill Arensdorf, to write Jana's theme song to be used with the 1100 Torches Campaign. - Manhattan, KS  
022 Emily Schechinger Emily is working with First Call for Help (volunteer center) and is volunteering in many areas within her community. Currently, she has assisted with Meals on Wheels and a local animal shelter. - Hays, KS
021 Sonja Racquel Rodriguez Heath Shortly after Jana's memorial service, Sonja and friends began Project Resistance. Project Resistance works to eradicate violence motivated by bias against individuals' actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. - Lawrence, KS
020 Sarah Ann Elizabeth Homan Sarah will be volunteering with Obama's Missouri and Kansas campaigns. She stated, "I'll be thinking of Jana all the way to the Whitehouse!" - Stillwell, KS
019 Kim Sevedge In honor of Jana, Kim will be working with recycling sorting centers in Kansas City. In addition to helping sort reusable resources she will educate others about helping others on the merits of reducing, recycling, and reusing. - Overland Park, KS  
018 Patrick Beane Patrick is a civil engineer and responsible for finding environmentally friendly ways to dispose of wastewater. He will volunteer his time and skills to help ensure there is adequate drinking water in developing countries. - Olathe, KS  
017 Tracy Benbrook Tracy has volunteered to assist with a book drive and food drive in Olathe. Books and food will be collected for area youth (aged infant to high school). In addition Tracy has agreed to assist in meetings with elementary students to educate them about volunteerism and ways to get involved. - Olathe, KS  
016 Jarett Beane Jarett is a 4 year old volunteering with service soldiers at his elementary school. In Jana's honor, Jarett will be collecting food from his neighborhood for a food drive in Olathe food will be donated to the Salvation Army of Olathe. - Olathe, KS  
015 Curt Brungardt In addition to his involvement in the 1100 torches campaign, Jana's Stepdad is currently developing an institute for women's rights that will focus on important issues for the state of Kansas. - Hays, KS  
014 Tyra Patterson Tyra will provide basic assistance to underprivileged youth. - Harper County, KS  
013 Joyce Grover Over the past 25 years Joyce has worked with women and children that have been victims of domestic and sexual violence with the Kansas Center Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. In honor of Jana and other victims, Joyce will double her efforts in this cause. - Topeka, KS  
012 Justin Greenleaf Justin has volunteered numerous hours to the 1100 Torches campaign by donating his time to develop the Eleven Hundred Torches website. - Wichita, KS  
011 Stacy Ward Stacy will be coordinating the Vagina Monologues - a nationwide campaign to stop violence against women - on the FHSU campus in the spring of 2009. - Fort Hays State University - Hays, KS  
010 Kaylene Gabel Kaylene volunteered countless hours to the 1100 Torches campaign by donating her time as a professional graphic designer. - Hays, KS  
009 Judi Lewis Judi is assisting young victims of domestic violence in the school district in which she teaches. - Harper County, KS  
008 Shannon McDonald As a professional artist, Shannon contributed to the 1100 Torches campaign by donating an original drawing of Jana to be used in web and print materials. - Kansas City, KS  
007 Bill Perkins Bill is offering scholarships to any woman (with need) who wants to take the R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense) class. Scholarships are in honor of Jana. - Lawrence, KS  
006 Jill Arensdorf Jill has been knitting scarves for the My Pink Scarf project through the Hays Medical Center. These pink scarves go to women who are going through cancer treatment at Hays Medical Center - Hays, KS
005 Women's Transitional Center This organization is collaborating with Sarah Jane Russell from the GaDuGi SafeCenter to create a nature memorial to Jana in the courtyard of the United Way Human Services Center of Douglas County as they build the "Jana Mackey Butterfly Garden." - Lawrence, KS
004 Sarah Jane Russell Sarah Jane is creating "Wisdom for the Ages" an intergenerational/intercultural Activism Group with the goal to build respect for the cultural and generational variations on ways that people serve and effect change. - Lawrence, KS  
003 Molly Murphy This artist had a special exhibit where 50% of the proceeds went to the GaDuGi Safe Center (sexual assault prevention and treatment center). - Lawrence, KS
002 Dawn Billinger Working through her company, Platform Advertising, of Kansas City, Dawn organized a "Domestic Violence Awareness Day" on August 21, 2008. The proceeds of the event went to the Jana Mackey Support for Public Advocacy Fund at the University of Kansas Law School. - Overland Park, KS
001 Laurie Sevedge-Beane On behalf of Jana, Laurie has decided to serve as a volunteer for Girls Inc. This organization helps develop strong independent girls and works to reduce racism and promote equality. Laurie is also an active member on the Eleven Hundred Torches Volunteer Campaign Team. - Olathe, KS

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