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Going Greenpeace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Trudie didn\u2019t come from a family that taught generosity or compassion. She had to find her own way. The rising tide of political activism in the late \u201860s swept Trudie up, and she found herself protesting against the Vietnam war and marching against napalm manufacturer Dow Chemical. As she says, she got into all kinds of what John Lewis called \u201cgood trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n\n Her career began in broadcasting, working for the CBC on shows like Our Native Land <\/em>and As It Happens<\/em>. But when the chance arose to become the media director at Greenpeace Canada, she knew it was perfect for her. She could continue working in a field she knew well, and give back like she felt driven to do.<\/p>\n\n It was the late \u201880s and awareness of environmental issues was exploding. Even then there was a sense that we were at a tipping point. Something big was happening. In this moment, Trudie felt her values align with how she was living her life. Everything just clicked when she started to work at Greenpeace.<\/p>\n\n A Future to Fight For<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Trudie developed a passion for every facet of the work Greenpeace does. She was awed by the direct action and headline-grabbing protests, evoking her own days of protest.<\/p>\n\n But she also delved into the less seen side of Greenpeace\u2019s work, the research. She understood that the reason Greenpeace campaigns are so effective is because they\u2019re based on solid, scientific research about the environmental problems facing our world \u2013 and the best ways to turn things around.<\/p>\n\n She also saw the value in holding governments and corporations accountable. She knows that by advocating for policies and actions that will lead to a sustainable future for ourselves and our planet, there is a chance that we can avoid some of the worst outcomes of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social injustice.<\/p>\n\n Creating the Future Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Trudie <\/a>has a giving strategy that includes her leaving a gift in her Will<\/a> because she is optimistic that Greenpeace Canada<\/a> can succeed, and create a world for future generations that is not just as good as the one we had as children, but even better and brighter.<\/p>\n\n Trudie has encouraged others to consider a giving plan that includes leaving a gift in their Will as a way to protect our shared planet long into the future. If you’re interested in the idea of legacy-giving with Greenpeace through a gift in your Will, you can learn more here<\/a>. We’ve collected all the tips and tools you may need so that leaving a legacy gift to Greenpeace is easy. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Donor Engagement Manager, Tristan Woodford, at tristan.woodford@greenpeace.org<\/em><\/strong> or 587-930-6822.<\/strong> She’s happy to help. <\/p>\n\n