Fundraiser Calendar Features Abuse Victims

HOUSTON (AP) _ A 2010 calendar is meant to serve as a Texas memorial to 12 young women whose deaths have been blamed on abusive partners.

Olga Rodriguez of Houston founded a nonprofit group and created the calendar in memory of her 18-year-old niece, Daniela Huertas.

Rodriguez founded Reaching Our Young Adult Ladies Through Yesterday’s Tragedy, or Royalty. The pregnant victim was slain in 2007 by her husband, who then killed himself.

Rodriguez hopes the $20 calendar will make young women steer clear of unhealthy relationships.

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