My Hero and Friend, Jane Goodall
From postcards to picnics, my unforgettable moments with Dr Jane Goodall and ways to support her mission!
Happy 90th Birthday, Jane!
From my earliest days, I held deep admiration for Jane Goodall. Whenever I was asked about my heroes, I would promptly mention Jane Goodall (and my mom!). Imagine my astonishment when, one day in 1999, I opened my mailbox to find a postcard signed by Dr. Jane herself, expressing a desire to meet. In my teenage bewilderment, I never responded.
Fast forward to 2007, as a freelance camera operator, I received an urgent late-night call asking if I could film an event the next morning: Jane Goodall's keynote address. Overwhelmed with excitement, I rummaged through old mementos, finding that cherished postcard. The next day, as I stood inches away from Jane, tasked with fitting her lapel mic, the moment didn't feel right for introductions. My hands shook with nerves.
After her speech, I joined a throng of admirers surrounding Jane. I held back from the crowd when a woman noticed the postcard in my hand. It was Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute…
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