The family of the victim is honoring their promise of raising awareness about domestic violence and gun violence.
The family of the victim has stayed true to their promise of speaking out against domestic and gun violence, as reported by WACH.
Motivated by their personal tragedy, a family in South Carolina is persevering in their efforts to put an end to domestic violence.
Jasmine Gantt, who had recently celebrated her 21st birthday, was tragically shot and killed.
When the incident occurred, her family made a collective decision to honor her legacy by advocating against domestic and gun violence in their community.
“In order to honor her memory, we will keep on ‘Jass’ and ‘Lex’ as she is still with us in spirit,” stated Tameika, Jasmine’s sister, in an interview with WACH FOX News in 2022.
Through the non-profit Project Jasmine, they are fulfilling their promise this weekend.
Jackie Wright, the mother of Jasmine, stated that the main objective of Project Jasmine is to help reduce incidents of domestic and gun violence. The organization conducts various events to raise awareness about this crucial issue.
This weekend, Spring Valley High School is hosting the car, truck, and bike show, an event organized by the organization. For Jasmine and her twin sister, Alexis, cars were a shared passion that they both cherished.
According to Alexis Gantt, they used to frequent the race track to watch various vehicles speed past them.
Jasmine was working towards a degree in the medical field before she was tragically killed. The efforts put forth by others now contribute to a scholarship fund that will support students pursuing similar degrees. The scholarship fund is a meaningful way to honor Jasmine’s aspirations and help others achieve similar goals.
According to Wright, Jasmine was a vibrant and joyful individual who always knew how to liven up the room. Her infectious energy made her the center of attention wherever she went. Above all, Jasmine had a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives, as Wright explained, “She had a mission. She wanted to help people.”
According to statistics, more than 40 percent of women residing in South Carolina will encounter domestic violence at some point in their lives.
According to Wright, this is a daily occurrence. She urges people to be vigilant about their loved ones and to speak up if they are going through the same experience. By doing so, you might just end up saving someone’s life.
Wright emphasized the importance of speaking up if you notice anything unusual or if someone is abusing you mentally or physically. “Don’t bottle it up inside of you. Speaking out is one way to help reduce incidents of domestic violence,” she stated.
