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Radiant Healthcare Centers Gala

On March 29th 2025, Jeanne co-chaired the Radiant Healthcare Centers annual Gala with honoree DAVID ARCHULETA! A highlight of the evening: Jeanne presented David with the Radiant Healthcare Compasion award.

“I like to be a little more sensual, a little more in touch with my body and my sexuality and just being confident in who I am……It takes a little growing into that sometimes, but it feels great to do.”

The American Idol alum grew up in Utah as a member of the LDS church, even serving as a Mormon missionary in 2011. After he publicly came out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in 2021, the musician decided to leave the religious organization the following year. Since then, Archuleta has learned to accept his sensuality after growing up in a “conservative, modest household and culture.” - US WEEKLY

You can see Jeanne Pepper pictured with David. It was a Superheroes themed event. Jeanne dressed as one of the X-men - ROGUE!

Special friends of Jeanne - Tony Morrison @GLAAD and Terra Newell @TerraNewellSurvival

The GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles

on March 27th 2025

We were honored by GLAAD to be nominated for the CBS 48 hours episode featuring Blaze’s story. CBS’ 48 Hours won Outstanding TV Journalism – Long Form – for its in-depth investigation: “The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein.” Congratulations to my friends at 48 hours: pictured Jamie Stolz (producer), Tracy Smith (correspondent), Gayane Mendez (producer) for their BIG WIN! I was thrilled to be there with them for this exciting event. Blaze’s legacy of kindness and community continues to be amplified by these events.

Thank you GLAAD for recognizing us.

In the 20/20 special, "The Final Text," Beaue Bernstein, Blaze Bernstein’s sister, spoke in an exclusive interview with ‘20/20’ about how her family was able to make a phone call to the man police later suspected of killing the 19-year-old. Stream Matt Gutman’s full 20/20 report, “The Last Text,” premiered Friday, Jan. 3rd at 9/8c on ABC Network. Stream on Hulu.