Why, you might ask, is an animal advocate who writes a column called “Animal Heroes” writing about Ellen DeGeneres? The answer is simple. She helps animals, both human and nonhuman animals, and I was one of the humans that episode helped.
Then Ellen became vegan – wow, can a person get any kinder? When I was surprising kids who rescued sea turtles in Fort Lauderdale with awards, I dedicated the presentation to Ellen for going vegan, and helping animals and the earth.
Now on Feb. 1, the Queen of Kind is coming to Hard Rock Stadium. I am thrilled to write that I have tickets – yes, the seats will be quite far away, as they’re in the section where I may have to take something for my fear of heights – however, this gives me an opportunity to give Ellen a copy of “Animal Hero Kids Voices for the Voiceless” book. If anyone can help get the word out about the goal of gifting a copy of this youthempowering book to every school library after each free, Animal Hero Kids kindness education program I present, it’s Ellen – she has opened the hearts of the world. Whether she is dancing or laughing or crying, Ellen and her show “ellen” dominate the television talk show landscape.
Will you take a moment to help Animal Hero Kids’ mission of making the world a kinder place for all? Go to animalherokids.org and scroll down to send a message to “ellen” about the 40 years of volunteer work I have been doing to help animals, and the fact that if students read the Animal Hero Kids book, we will be much closer to ending animal cruelty.