DONNA R. GORE

Advocate · Writer · Speaker · Innovator

Powerful Stories.Passionate Advocacy.Real Change.

Donna R. Gore is an accomplished writer, speaker, and advocate offering writing services, keynote speaking, and consultation with crime victims, advocacy organizations, and disability rights groups.

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Custom biographies, ghostwriting, articles, victim impact statements, tributes, and social media content.

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True crime events, disability advocacy keynotes, and independent living workshops.

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Strategic guidance for nonprofits, legal firms, healthcare facilities, and advocacy organizations.

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Advocacy

Championing crime victims, disability rights, elders, and LGBTQ+ communities.

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Innovation

Practical, creative paths toward access, dignity, and meaningful change.

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Consulting

Strategic guidance for organizations serving overlooked communities.

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Writing

Purposeful stories, tributes, and words that carry real weight.

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About Donna R. Gore

I Am LadyJustice

Donna R. Gore's commitment to justice began in 1981, when her father, Lieutenant Robert Gore, was murdered. That loss set her on a lifelong path as a crime victim advocate, speaker, and writer known nationally as LadyJustice.

Her advocacy reaches far beyond the courtroom: disability rights and safety, independent living, elder care, grief and traumatic loss, and LGBTQ+ equality. She established the Patricia V. Gore Memorial Fund in her mother's honor and volunteers with the CUE Center for Missing Persons.

Today Donna brings that lived experience to organizations, families, and audiences who need a clear, compassionate voice.

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. 

— A guiding principle of Donna's life and work

From the Blog

Stories, insights, and perspectives from Donna R. Gore

Take 24 — The Two-Way Street of Consulting

Consulting

Take 24 — The Two-Way Street of Consulting

Why the strongest consulting relationships are built on listening, trust, and shared purpose.

August 24, 2026

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Caregivers: For Better or For Worse; In Sickness and in Health

Eldercare

Caregivers: For Better or For Worse; In Sickness and in Health

A reflection on devotion, resilience, and what it truly means to care for another person.

July 12, 2026

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Writing as a Passion and a Service to Others

Writing

Writing as a Passion and a Service to Others

How thoughtful writing can preserve memories, advance a cause, and give others a voice.

June 18, 2026

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Need Help How to Approach a Project?

Consulting

Need Help How to Approach a Project?

A grounded way to move from an important idea to a clear and actionable project plan.

May 29, 2026

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Plugnose and the Fisherman book cover

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Plugnose and the Fisherman

Donna's debut children's book tells the heartwarming story of Grandpa and his grandson Pete reconnecting over a fishing contest. Together, they catch a massive trout they name Plugnose, leading to humorous events involving a bathtub and an entire community rallying to help.

All books include FREE shipping, handling, and are personally autographed by Donna R. Gore.

Podcasts, Interviews & Media

Carolina Outdoors — Part 1

with Jesse Brown

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Donna joins host Jesse Brown to talk about the real fishing story that inspired Plugnose, writing for children, and the community spirit at the heart of the book.

Carolina Outdoors — Part 2

with Jesse Brown

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Part two continues with Donna's advocacy work, the craft of storytelling, and how families can share difficult subjects with young readers.

Donna also participates in author panel discussions and media interviews nationwide.

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