Today is full of celebration! We are so excited to have another day of sanctuary sponsored by Susie Winston in honor of her partner, Martha Faulkner, and Missy chimpanzee for their birthdays! Martha is an amazing friend to the chimps (and the humans!) and is also a valued member of our wonderful Board of Directors. We’re thrilled to be celebrating her special day along with Missy’s. And Missy is a special and greatly beloved chimpanzee woman who defies age more with each passing leap, run, jump and sprint and we couldn’t be more delighted.

Susie shared this lovely message about today:  “Martha is the best partner and most generous person ever. All she wanted for her birthday is a donation for the chimps. Love that Woman!”

Susie, thank you so much for celebrating Martha in such a compassionate and generous way! We are so fortunate to have you both in our chimp family!

Martha, we are so grateful to you for all that you do for the chimps to ensure that for all their days forward their lives are filled with comfort, joy, security, and love. We wish you and your generous heart the happiest of days!

One of today’s birthday women, Missy. We love you, Missy, Happy Birthday!!:

Missy and her beloved friend, Annie:

And Martha’s chimpanzee pals, Burrito:

and Jody:

The first of today’s parties was pretty exciting and preparations are underway for party #2! Be sure to check back later today for a look at the festivities! And thank you so much to all of you who make it possible to celebrate each of the chimpanzees for the amazing individuals they are.