Hi everyone! 🙂
It’s me Luke - a Zoologist and field researcher based in North Carolina. For the past several years I've had the privilege of traveling to a remote field station deep in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru, where I study wildlife including some of the most fascinating primates on the planet.
Like many scientists, my work depends on funding that is anything but guaranteed. Recent federal cuts hit our nonprofit hard - eliminating my salary entirely and leaving me responsible for covering my own travel costs to return to the field late-May. The monkeys don't care about budget cuts and honestly, neither do I. The research has to continue one way or another.
I'm raising ~$3,500 to cover my flights and accommodations to return back to Peru for 2+ months. Every dollar goes directly toward keeping boots on the ground in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. If you've ever been fascinated by wildlife, the rainforest, or just want to stick it to federal budget cuts - this is your chance to help me.
Thank you so much for reading and for any support you can give. Asking for help like this doesn’t come naturally, but neither does giving up on research that matters.
All the love,
Luke 🐒
P.S. - Want to follow along on the adventure? I’ve linked my travel blog and nonprofit I work for (FPI) below so you can read more about my work in Peru and the science we’re doing deep in the Amazon.
