christine blasy ford at their luncheon. >> we had resources and we had friends who made sure we had safeto go and stay. >> ford gained national attention last fall when she testified before the senate judiciary committee about being sexually assaulted as a teenager by now supreme court justice brett kavanaugh, allegations that he denied. her supporters say her testimony gave voice to millions of survivors throughout the world. >> her quiet strength i think is a testament to the deep strength within women. >> looking at people that inspire you before, you yourself will become an inspiration so that's exactly what she left me with. >> reporter: legendary labor leader, dolores puerta had the keynote address. >> our young men have got to be taught how to respect women. i'd just like to say, you know what, if you had doubts about the power of women, we just have to remind them everything in this world came out of the body of a woman, okay? let's remind them of that. >> just the bravery and dermg determination and perseverance that she showed, it's inspiring to see. as a mother raising kids, h