With Gratitude and Hope: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Judith Filler Foundation

Behind every movement for justice, there are people who quietly and powerfully make a difference. The Save Jeff Wood Campaign is proud to recognize one such supporter: the Judith Filler Foundation. Their generosity has not only sustained this campaign—it has strengthened it, expanded its reach, and reminded us that we are not alone in this fight.

Since the earliest days of the Save Jeff Wood Campaign, Terri Been—Jeff’s devoted sister and the movement’s founder—has carried the weight of this cause almost entirely on her own. As she fights to save her brother from a death sentence he should have never received, she has often done so at great personal cost. Emotionally, physically, and financially, Terri has poured herself into every aspect of the work: coordinating rallies, building coalitions, creating educational materials, and maintaining a consistent presence online and in person. It is no small thing, then, to have found support from the Judith Filler Foundation. Their ongoing belief in this work has made a real, tangible difference.

Through their generosity, the campaign has been equipped with tools that do far more than simply make the work easier—they make it possible. When a new banner is raised at a public event, when professionally designed brochures are passed into waiting hands, when a speaker’s voice rings clearly across a crowded space—those are direct results of the Foundation’s support.

The utility wagon they helped provide now carries advocacy materials through streets and across campuses. Totes and poster storage bags protect the signs that have become the visual heartbeat of rallies. The portable sound system gives voice to truth and calls to action, while the GoPro documents those moments in real time, helping the campaign reach new audiences online. The new MacBook has already become an essential tool for managing the website, updating supporters, and creating compelling digital content—an effort that will only grow as the campaign moves toward even larger-scale public education.

And these tools are not just being used today—they’re shaping what comes next. They are laying the groundwork for an even stronger presence at community events, speaking engagements, and legislative sessions. They’re helping us train future advocates, build multimedia campaigns, and create lasting impressions that can shift hearts and minds. Each item has a purpose. Each item moves the campaign one step closer to justice.

But what matters most isn’t the equipment itself—it’s what it represents: belief. The Judith Filler Foundation’s support is a powerful acknowledgment that Jeff’s life is worth fighting for, and that Terri’s tireless efforts are not going unnoticed. In a system that too often silences and overlooks the families of the wrongfully convicted, their help has been a steady, compassionate voice saying, “We see you. We stand with you.”

“This fight has taken a toll in ways most people will never fully understand, but I’ve always believed that God places the right people in our path at the right time. The support from the Judith Filler Foundation has been a blessing—an answered prayer in a season where it was deeply needed. Their help has allowed this campaign to grow in ways I could never have managed alone, and for that, I am truly grateful.”— Terri Been, Founder of the Save Jeff Wood Campaign

To the Judith Filler Foundation: thank you. Thank you for standing beside us. Thank you for lifting the weight. And thank you for helping this campaign not just survive—but thrive. With your support, we move forward. Stronger, louder, and more determined than ever.