Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

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Sponsor-a-day

Happy Birthday, Karen!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Julie Olson, in honor of her sister, Karen Olson, for her birthday! Julie shared this wonderful message about Karen:

“I want to honor my sister Karen Olson on her birthday. Having a day sponsored for the chimps on her birthday was number one on her list of birthday presents! My sister is the biggest animal lover I know and she is the one who told me I had to watch the news story about the chimps arrival 7 years ago. Her devotion to animals is incredible!”

Julie and Karen, we are so touched that you have both followed the chimpanzees since the beginning of their lives in sanctuary and continue to hold them in your hearts. Julie, thank you for sponsoring this day in celebration of your sister! Karen, may your day be filled with love, serenity and all the things you find joy in. Happy Birthday from all of the primates here at CSNW!!

Beautiful Jody, always seems to find joy in her life:

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Today is in honor of Hercules and Leo

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Danielle Gorshein in honor of the chimpanzees, Hercules and Leo. Danielle shared the following message about today:

“I am so inspired by the work of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. I have been a supporter for a while and recently read about two chimpanzee’s Hercules and Leo who are being held by SUNY Stony Brook in New York and there is work being done to free them. I feel terrible about this and sponsoring a day in honor of them is the least I can do. I am so happy you have a safe place for these special 7 to live out their days knowing what it means to be loved.”

Danielle, thank you so much for your compassion and desire to follow issues faced by our fellow primates! The case of Hercules and Leo is amazing and it’s thrilling to see such a shift and expansion in thoughts and attitudes occurring. We are so touched that you would think of the “Cle Elum Seven” in honoring Hercules and Leo today. We hold Hercules and Leo, and all those awaiting their life in sanctuary, in our hearts and minds.

You can learn more about the work of the Nonhuman Rights Project and the case of Hercules and Leo here.

May all beings awaiting their sanctuary one day soon have a world view beyond their wildest imagination:

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Happy Birthday, Carrie!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Sylvia Gandolfo “in honor of Carrie Miller’s birthday and her lifelong, unwavering efforts to advocate for the rights of chimps and all species that share this planet with us.”

Sylvia and Carrie, thank you so much for being such good friends and pals to the chimpanzees and always keeping them in your hearts. It means the world to us, and the chimpanzees, that you choose to make their lives better when celebrating each of your own.

Carrie, we hope you have a beautiful day filled with all the things that mean sanctuary to you! Happy Birthday pant-hoots from all of us at CSNW!

The ever-charming Burrito:

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Happy Birthday, Alisa!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was also sponsored by Ed Brooks in honor of his wife, Alisa Lamire Brooks, on her birthday! Ed shared the most beautiful message about Alisa and this special day:

“Today is Alisa’s birthday. I know that she would rather help sustain Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, than receive a gift for herself. She loves every one of those chimps. She loves animals and advocates for them every day with all of her heart, be they chimps, lost pets, or the cetaceans of the Salish Sea.

Last summer we had a magical day when we visited the sanctuary, meeting staff and watching the beloved chimps forage on Young’s Hill. It is a place that fills her heart with love for animals and humans who are working so hard on their behalf. From both of us, thank you all for the love and hope you inspire there on Youngs Hill.”

Ed and Alisa, thank you so much for sponsoring today and for holding the chimpanzees, and all animals, in your hearts. We’re truly grateful to have you both as part of the chimps’ lives and are touched that you would choose to give them the gift of sanctuary on your own special day.

Alisa, we wish you the happiest of days and may all the love and care you share with others return to you ten fold. Happy Birthday from all of the primates here at CSNW!

Master forager, Jody:

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Today is for Spencer!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by an anonymous supporter in honor of Spencer!

We always feel honored to witness so many amazing people who choose to celebrate special people and times in their own lives by making a difference in the chimpanzees’ lives.

To our anonymous supporter, thank you so much for thinking of the chimps in honoring Spencer today. And Spencer, from the chimpanzees and humans alike here at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, we hope you have a wonderful day!

Burrito would probably suggest you include food in your special day. Lots of food.

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Happy Birthday, Gillian!

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Stephanie Marx in honor of her mother, Gillian Jerden’s, birthday! Stephanie shared the following message about today:

“My mum’s birthday is May 28th. She lives in the UK and I live in Seattle so we rarely see each other on our birthdays. She loves to hear about the sanctuary and what the chimps are up to and has always been very supportive of my passion to help CSNW. I want to thank her for her support and wish her a happy birthday!”

As a member of the amazing team we are fortunate to call our Board of Directors, Stephanie contributes so much to the sanctuary, ensuring that the chimpanzees’ present and future are filled with security and hope. We are so touched that Gillian shares her daughter’s passion for the chimpanzees and we’re lucky to have this human family as part of our chimp family.

Stephanie, thank you so much for thinking of the chimps in honoring your mother and celebrating her life today. Gillian, we wish you a beautiful day full of love and joy! Thank you for all you do for the chimpanzees to make their lives better. Birthday pant-hoots to you from all of us here at CSNW!

Negra:

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Today is for Denise and Denis

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Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by Denise Hathaway-Larsen in honor of her and her brother, Denis’, birthday. Denise shared this touching message about today:

“This is my and my twin brother’s 59th birthday. My twin brother passed away in a motorcycle accident in 2007. My family had the honor of visiting CSNW last summer. We have followed the chimpanzees there for several years and adore them AND their caregivers.”

Denise, it means so much that you would think of giving the chimpanzees a special day as a way to celebrate your and Denis’ lives. We are so sorry for your loss and hope you find much comfort and joy in remembering your brother and your lives together today. Happy Birthday from all of us here at CSNW!

Good friends, Burrito and Foxie:

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