Anna K. is pledging to give $1000 towards a new chimp proof window if we can raise the remaining $1500 to cover the costs of installation. Come on blog readers!! All of us staff will tell you what a huge difference the window makes. It lets in so much more light and the chimps absolutely love it. There are a lot of windows in the playroom with caging that we could replace with clear chimp-proof glass. Imagine seeing Negra looking out at the valley without having to look through bars.
Share Anna’s challenge (below) with others and let’s see how quickly we can give the chimps another view!
From Anna:
Ok – I’m thinking grandly here. But sometimes if you have high aspirations, the universe surprises you by coming through! :-)
One of the b-i-i-i-g things on CSNW’s wish list is another chimp-proof window. And it’s so heartwarming to see how much the chimps are enjoying the one they have – wouldn’t it be great if they could have another?!
It costs about $2500 total to acquire all the parts/materials/labor to install a chimp-proof window. I’d be willing to seed the pot with $1000. I’m wondering if there might be 15 folks out there each willing to throw in $100?
Any takers? Could we gather enough money by Christmas to collectively give the chimps another window this winter? If you’re interested in participating, please reply here in the blog or contact me off-line at kirchera at hotmail dot com.
Kudos and cyber-hugs will be freely distributed to partners in this venture – I’ve got my fingers crossed for another cage-less view of the world for the chimps!!
Woohoo! We have our first $100 contributor!! If we can get even just one person a day to join us between now and Christmas … the chimps will get an unobstructed view of the valley. :-)
Count me in for $100!! I’ll send a check tomorrow.
~julie
I’m in for $100 !!! What a great idea Anna! CSNW – which is easier for you, check or credit card???
Count me in! Donation made. I would love to see our Negra gazing out a real window. The one thing that brings her such joy. She deserves a view without bars. A Merry Christmas for our sweet girl!
Would anyone like to join me in contributing $50 so we can be a pair to come up with $100? I’m in for $50. Do I send it to the CSNW? Thanks for thinking big Anna!
Jeani, I’ll go in on the $100 with you, I’ll send a$50 check to CSNW. Good end of the year gift for CSNW Anna, way to go.
I will send $50, does anyone want to send another $50 for another $100?
Checks are fantastic – with a little note letting us know the donation is for the window. Online is fine too, we just pay a fee for the transactions. There’s a “gift note” field on the online donation form.
p.s. – yay!! Thank you for all of the donations already!
Wow, what a wonderful response for Negra’s window. We rather “shot our wad” at the auction but hope to be “in” for the next window! It is so thrilling, though that our chimpanzees have such good friends isn’t it?
$50 from me for a better view
I’ve been outside gardening today – the weather in northern California has been gorgeous. Came in to make dinner and … and … folks have stepped forward to offer a total of $1600!! That’s SO exciting! I love the $50/$50 partnerships. :-)
I’m dancing around the kitchen! LOL.
Great response chimp lovers! Thank you so much for beginning the pot, Anna. It is very generous of you and such a wonderful idea.
[...] We’re more than halfway to a new chimp-proof glass window. Anna Kirchner kicked it off with the challenge pledge of $1000 and $600 more was pledged almost immediately. Thank you all for initiating and responding so quickly. Replacing one of the windows that currently has a safety cage over it with clear chimp-proof glass will make a significant difference in the lives of the chimps. And we only need $900 more! Please see Anna’s original post and the responses so far: http://www.chimpsanctuarynw.org/blog/?p=3082 [...]
We are sending our check for $100 today. We know how cold it was out there in October so can only imagine what it is like mid winter. I’m so glad that the chimps will be able to bask in the sun whenever it appears!
I will send $100 tomorrow, too. It will be the most enjoyable Christmas shopping so far!!
Thank you so much, Anna! And thank you Julie, Denice, Gayle, Kathy, Theresa, Jack & Sue, Candy, Stephanie P., Jeani and Leslie!!
Count us in for $100.
- Steph and Kurt
Yay!! Thank you Jill and Kurt & Steff. We’re up to $2000! Only $500 to go!
I’m in for $100
Diana, I send a check with a note what it’s for
Thank you, Donna!!
There’s a check for $400 going out tonight.
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Wow – thank you so much, Barb! You all are so generous. It warms my heart to know how much you care about the chimpanzees and your willingness to help us improve their lives. Happy Holidays!
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