The Power of Social Media

Never underestimate the power of social media.

Alaina Giordano knows the power. see her Facebook causes page here

When Alaina got blindsided in court by a judge who discriminated against her in a custody case because Alaina has stage 4 breast cancer, Alaina's friend took to Facebook to help gather support for his friend.

Many jumped on the bandwagon, this writer included, because the cause touched us. Taking children away from their mother just because she has breast cancer is wrong.

Alaina's story reached all over the globe. It doesn't surprise me. The injustice of this case deserves the attention.

I am sure that her ex-husband never expected her to take this case to social media. Even with all the attention she has gathered, he is not backing down. Just further proof of his character and lack of compassion.

The Judge in this case is probably cursing it as well. There is no better way to spread the word and gather support than using social networking.

We all need to use our voices to help someone when they are being wronged. Using social media and networks to gather that support is our right as citizens in a country that allows us free speech.

Because of social networking, Alaina Giordano is able to fight this injustice. Without it, the case may have disappeared and gone unnoticed.

I applaud the thousands of people who read Alaina's story, heard it on the news or knew of it firsthand and got involved. It makes me feel good to be alive to see people go out of their way to help someone and it gives me hope.

Never underestimate the power of your voice. Alaina's story is proof.

Alaina is Granted a Stay!!!

Miracles happen and maybe it is a result of the overwhelming amount of attention thanks to social media but Alaina was granted a stay while awaiting appeal.

read about it here

I received this news yesterday and felt a sigh of relief, pure joy and just confirmation that what I felt from day one would be true. Alaina will get justice for herself and her children. I believe it!

I just want to say thanks on behalf of Alaina and her children to my Facebook friends who have done their part in spreading this story, donating to the fund to help with legal and medical fees and who have said prayers, sent positive energy and just bothered to read about this injustice.

Thank you all. (don't stop helping Alaina to fight for what is right- it isn't over yet)
 

News on the Alaina Giordano Case

A fund has now been started which I can confirm is legitimate to raise money for Alaina’s legal costs and to help with her medical costs as well. You can donate here . Don’t feel badly if you cannot donate a lot, anything will help Alaina to fight this ruling.

Read more about how you can help Alaina to keep custody of her children here . 

What people don't understand about this case is that if we just say "oh how terrible" and move on, we are allowing the justice system to get away with a wrong decision that will help to dictate the future of child custody cases in this country. 

Friends of Alaina's have banded together to help her with this battle for her children. The support that she is getting from all over the world (yes world) is amazing but not surprising. 

These children need to be with their mom for as long as she is meant to be here. No parent knows what their life expectancy is. Just because Alaina has breast cancer she and her children should not be punished by a vindictive man and a screwed-up judge/justice system. Your voice can help to make this wrong right.