Judy Kirby pictured here, at her arrest. She ultimately received a 215 year prison sentence.
This may not seem thyroid related, but it is…If you have read my first book, you know that I briefly mentioned the story of Judy Kirby. To my knowledge she is the first person ever charged and convicted of 1st degree intentional murder with the defense of a mismanaged thyroid disorder.
Her story is very important to me, because I hear of so many people taking their thyroid care lightly. Some stop taking their medication, some frustratingly leave doctors and won’t find new ones; others say they take it “when they remember.” It hurts my heart to hear these things because I know the intricacies of Judy Kirby’s story so well, as I have spent the last three years talking to her just about every week, sometimes multiple times a week. The consequences of not taking care of your thyroid disease can be detrimental. She is fine now because she is forced to get adequate treatment from her prison doctor (there are consequences if a prisoner will not take their medications or takes them improperly).
As I began to delve into this project, I realized that continued efforts into writing this book is going to take funds. Funds for… interviews, (police officers, lawyers, jurors) court documents, police documents, travel, etc…I won’t give up! This story is too compelling, with many elements not reported in the media.
So, to make a long story short, I believe I may have found a way to raise money so that I can get her important story out. I have a children’s book that I had written a long time ago, but never did anything with it, it stayed on my shelf getting dusty. I figured this would be an easier way to raise money AND self-publish a book that has always been near and dear to my heart.
Please donate and share if you can. If my goal is not reached, the money that you’ve donated will go directly back to you. Kickstarter does not get the money. They receive a small percentage, only if I reach my goal.
Thanks so much in advance.
Carol
P.S. Judy's book will be called Sentenced for Sickness, 215 years, The Judy Kirby Story.
Here is the link, to donate money to Why Did God Give, children's book.
P.S. Judy's book will be called Sentenced for Sickness, 215 years, The Judy Kirby Story.
Here is the link, to donate money to Why Did God Give, children's book.
