Dugard continues to spread message of hope
By American Legion
The abduction of then-11-year-old Jaycee Dugard 24 years ago from a bus stop in Meyers still resonates in the minds of many. After 18 years of enduring physical and emotional abuse, Dugard was released from her captors and reunited with her family in 2009.
The process of reconnecting with her family and healing from her past led Dugard to create The JAYC (Just Ask Yourself to Care) Foundation to help other families heal and reconnect that endured abduction or other traumatic experiences, such as military deployment.
Dugard spoke to members of the American Legion’s Americanism Commission Aug. 29 during the organization’s 97th National Convention in Baltimore about the foundation and how Legionnaires can support its programs.
Oh my gosh! How proud this community can be of this incredible young woman. She is turning her scars into stars in such a meaningful way.
I’m making a donation now!
Jaycee is such a great role model. Her strength and perseverance are amazing. She is a shining star indeed.
I never knew Jaycee but her story was close to home. I had children in Tahoe schools at the time of her abduction.
Her discovery and release sent my heart soaring and I prayed for her to be set free from the horror of her captivity. She has taken control of her destiny in a positive way.
Keep up the good work, Jaycee. You are a shining example of hope overcoming adversity. I pray that you and your girls have a wonderful life.
I love the acronyn… JAYC they came up with!