Long Island Community Activist Publishes First Book

“Profusion Announces “In Love and Friendship”

“TENACITY TRIUMPHING OVER TRAUMA”    ISBN#1-59899-063-2

(West Hempstead, NY) They say that in the end, all that really matters is the connection and relationships people share. Long Island native Valentina Janek affirms this belief in her new book about tenacity triumphing over trauma, In Love and Friendship. 

This true story illustrates how a medical catastrophe created an inseparable bond between two ordinary middle-aged women and the Long Island community. Both Janek and her best friend Gerri Harkins worked together to help Nicole, a 7-year-old who nearly drowned but was brought back to life by emergency medical technicians. The young girl suffered severe brain damage that prevented her from walking or talking; she has to undergo frequent hyperbaric treatments. A story of courage, hope and survival, In Love and Friendship details Nicole’s recovery and how the author and her friend raised funds for Nicole’s costly medical bills. Janek and Harkins co-founded Hope for Nicole.

“I believe anything is possible through love and friendship,” she said. Taking the time to write the story of this triangle friendship has empowered Janek with the strength and inspiration to realize that when one door closes, another one opens. In Love and Friendship is a true human interest story that touches the heart.  “Support is very important during times of illness and catastrophe,” Janek said, “and friendship, family and community love will get you through.” People who have experienced illness, need hope, courage and support to get through a catastrophe or those who want to read about love and friendship and where they can take you will enjoy this book, men and women alike. 

Janek is an accomplished business consultant and community activist on Long Island residing in West Hempstead. She has been recognized in the media as an extraordinaire “Woman of Distinction” Par Excellence and Pearl Honoree in the Regional Project Legacy Program. Janek has held positions in the business, technology and publishing world. She credits her old-fashioned Italian family for teaching her the values of working hard and treating people with respect and honesty. She works on numerous community and charitable boards in the New York area, advocating for support and volunteerism. She sums up her philosophy by saying, “Volunteerism is good for your business, your career and your soul.”

ABOUT PROFUSION

Profusion is a public relations small business partner serving clients in media relations, event management, internal communications, cause related and social marketing.  www.pro-fusion.us – vjanek@optonline.net

ABOUT LONG DASH PUBLISHING

Long Dash Publishing, based in Hackensack, N.J., is an inexpensive, quick and writer-friendly self-publishing company that provides print-on-demand technology.

For more information, visit www.longdash.com.

For more information about the author or to purchase the book, call Pro-fusion at 516-565-3714, or visit www.pro-fusion.us

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Profusion
516-565-3714
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