The world of chimp activism can be depressing sometimes, so I have decided to start a segment I would like to call Fun Fridays. I am winging it today. You can now expect an update every Friday from me. (mwahaha, I WILL keep you all entertained and spreading the blog around). This first part is good news in the world of chimps for the week. I shall call it... hmm...
LIGHTEN UP :)
Save the Chimps's matching grant from the Arcus Foundation has raised $679,718.44. YAY!!!
Now, I will start a section with a random video about chimps or apes.
REMEMBER WHAT YOU'RE FIGHTING FOR :)
The video is a tad random but the baby chimp is so adorable i couldn't say no!
And now for your guys's...
APE ASSIGNMENT
The Ape Assignment will be a small, simple way that you or others can make the world a better place for apes. This week's assignment will be helping the orangutans. (if you don't already) Next time you are out shopping, check to see if the product is made with palm oil. If it is, it was most likely harvested from an orangutan's home. This is bad and the main reason they are in danger from human activity. You will probably be surprised about how many things contain palm oil. If you already boycott palm oil, then tell your friends. If you are like me and don't (yet) then we can both try it for a week. I will check back in next Friday and see how it went. Feel free to leave your experiences below in the comments :)
Hmmm.... at the moment that is all I can think of. I might add more sections as Fun Friday continues.
Finally I will wrap it all up with a section called...
THE BIG QUESTION
This week's big question is:
Why do you think companies (**cough cough, Career Builder**) continue to use chimps and other apes in ads, even though they know that it is wrong and activists petition them to stop? Do you think Career Builder will show their chimp ad in the Super Bowl, even though people complain? What have you done to stop them? Do you have any other ideas to help?
Discuss the BQ in the comments below. My goal of Fun Friday is not only to entertain you, but also to get people more involved with the comments :)
Wishing you all a chimpy week.
Your Young Activist,
Olivia :)
Friday, January 28, 2011
Updates... (2)
Hey guys! I haven't blogged in a while. Have you been telling your friends to click the button and follow the blog? Haha, if not, I hope you do!!!
Updates on Hunter: As you can see from the first giving widget, we are already 7% to the goal, in the first month! I personally think this is amazing :). Thanks to all that have helped and will help in the future. If you want to donate, click the first giving button! Also, you can forward the link and tell all of your friends.
Updates on the fundraiser: Not much has happened with it lately. Aubrey and I are drinking plenty of Vitamin Water for bowling. Note: I am not endorsing Vitamin Water (although I personally love it) but if the
company just so HAPPENS to want to donate after this free, impromptu mentioning, I wouldn't mind (haha).
Since I haven't posted in a while, I decided to give you a random list of people I would like to meet. There are only four. If you don't want to know and you only read this for Hunter updates then feel free to stop reading now. (The list is chimp related of course :)).
4.)Monica Naranjo.
Why?: She has helped me so much with getting this fundraiser off the ground. Thank you Monica!
3.) Amy Atherton.
Why?: She is amazing and great at helping the great apes :). She is dedicated and helpful with fundraising ideas.
2.) Brandon Wood.
Why?: He is amazing and I would definately love to do a video about chimps with him :).
1.) Dr. Jane Goodall.
Why?: I'd love to talk to her about chimpanzees and what I could do to help them more. Also, she seems like a super interesting person. She has done so many amazing things in her life. She is my inspiration.
Updates on Hunter: As you can see from the first giving widget, we are already 7% to the goal, in the first month! I personally think this is amazing :). Thanks to all that have helped and will help in the future. If you want to donate, click the first giving button! Also, you can forward the link and tell all of your friends.
Updates on the fundraiser: Not much has happened with it lately. Aubrey and I are drinking plenty of Vitamin Water for bowling. Note: I am not endorsing Vitamin Water (although I personally love it) but if the
company just so HAPPENS to want to donate after this free, impromptu mentioning, I wouldn't mind (haha).
Since I haven't posted in a while, I decided to give you a random list of people I would like to meet. There are only four. If you don't want to know and you only read this for Hunter updates then feel free to stop reading now. (The list is chimp related of course :)).
4.)Monica Naranjo.
Why?: She has helped me so much with getting this fundraiser off the ground. Thank you Monica!
3.) Amy Atherton.
Why?: She is amazing and great at helping the great apes :). She is dedicated and helpful with fundraising ideas.
2.) Brandon Wood.
Why?: He is amazing and I would definately love to do a video about chimps with him :).
1.) Dr. Jane Goodall.
Why?: I'd love to talk to her about chimpanzees and what I could do to help them more. Also, she seems like a super interesting person. She has done so many amazing things in her life. She is my inspiration.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Final Fundraiser Date
Hi everyone!! We have decided on our final fundraiser date- April 2, 2011! This Fundraiser will be chimp carnival themed, and held at Grace Methodist Church in South Bend, IN. Want to help us? email us at primate_love@yahoo.com
~Aubrey~
~Aubrey~
Monday, January 17, 2011
Donations!!! :D Anonymous?
Who are you Anonymous? Whoever you are, thank you for donating $40! It's so great of you to help us save Hunter. Thank you so much for getting us to six percent of our goal! If you want to donate, like Monica and Anonymous, click the Firstgiving widget to the right!
Your chimp-lover,
Olivia :)
Your chimp-lover,
Olivia :)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Oh well...
We want to do fleece nesting blankets for the New Mexico chimps since we are trying to migrate Hunter.
I went to the fabric store today with Aubrey. As soon as we walked in, the lady goes,"What are you selling?" we said we were just wondering about donations, explained about STC and asked if she would donate some fleece. She said "No! Not now! It's prime time for selling fleece!" We thanked her and walked out. :( I was really bummed. Well, we will have to come back during summer when it isn't "prime time." I guess a lot of people aren't as sad for the chimps as the rest of us are. We'll just have to keep asking around :( Oh well...
Your Chimp Lover,
Olivia :/
I went to the fabric store today with Aubrey. As soon as we walked in, the lady goes,"What are you selling?" we said we were just wondering about donations, explained about STC and asked if she would donate some fleece. She said "No! Not now! It's prime time for selling fleece!" We thanked her and walked out. :( I was really bummed. Well, we will have to come back during summer when it isn't "prime time." I guess a lot of people aren't as sad for the chimps as the rest of us are. We'll just have to keep asking around :( Oh well...
Your Chimp Lover,
Olivia :/
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Updates...
Ok, so we talked to Pastor Lauren and she gave us three dates that could work. The fundraiser will most likely be held on April 2, so we can get any donations in before the Arcus Foundation's matching grant ends on April 30. Also, I want to get some blankets for the New Mexico chimps, so I'll keep you guys posted on that! Thank you for your donations and support. Pant-Hoots!
Olivia :)
Olivia :)
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Hunter
Hey guys. I have some ok and great news..... Here's the ok:
Scrappy already has a sponsor named Sophie raising money for him. At the same time, this is great because she has more than $1,000 for him and he will be moved to Florida really soon!!!! Big Pant-Hoot to Sophie!!! Thanks for helping him :)
The great news is that we have found a new chimp to sponsor: Hunter.
He is 13, so I can relate to him on the age level and he even pushes his lip out; pouting like a human teenager would haha! Also, he has no other sponsor, so it's really great for him to be able to get to Florida now! To help him, click the firstgiving widget to donate. Any amount helps. Like us on facebook: Save A Chimp. Also, chimp art is on our website at: www.savehunter.yolasite.com!
This is all such exciting news and I can't wait for our fundraiser!!! I'm going to try to talk to Pastor Lauren about dates on Sunday after I volunteer at the church! Post again then! Bye!
~Olivia :)
Scrappy already has a sponsor named Sophie raising money for him. At the same time, this is great because she has more than $1,000 for him and he will be moved to Florida really soon!!!! Big Pant-Hoot to Sophie!!! Thanks for helping him :)
The great news is that we have found a new chimp to sponsor: Hunter.
He is 13, so I can relate to him on the age level and he even pushes his lip out; pouting like a human teenager would haha! Also, he has no other sponsor, so it's really great for him to be able to get to Florida now! To help him, click the firstgiving widget to donate. Any amount helps. Like us on facebook: Save A Chimp. Also, chimp art is on our website at: www.savehunter.yolasite.com!
This is all such exciting news and I can't wait for our fundraiser!!! I'm going to try to talk to Pastor Lauren about dates on Sunday after I volunteer at the church! Post again then! Bye!
~Olivia :)
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Please support the Great Apes Protection Act (H.R. 1326)!
www.firstgiving.com/oliviahelmen
Thanks everyone!
Videos you should watch!
This video is by a friend and complete animal lover! Thanks Brandon!
Donate to the first giving widget on the right. I know that you might not think so, but every penny helps!www.firstgiving.com/oliviahelmen
Also, I drew this chimpanzee, there are more that my friend drew and you can get them! Just donate and email us at: primate_love@yahoo.com telling us if you like them.
Donate to the first giving widget on the right. I know that you might not think so, but every penny helps!www.firstgiving.com/oliviahelmen
Also, I drew this chimpanzee, there are more that my friend drew and you can get them! Just donate and email us at: primate_love@yahoo.com telling us if you like them.
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