October update to our supporters - Thank you for making our work possible
October 2025 Update for Donors |
Plan now to celebrate WORLD LEMUR DAY on Friday, October 31!
|
|
|
Dear valued friend and supporter,
Read below for our fall update to donors! The Lemur Center's quest to learn from and protect lemurs both in Durham and in Madagascar continues through our conservation, education, and research programs.
Thank you for your support, which makes our work possible.
Warmest regards,
Mary Paisley
|
|
|
Photo courtesy of Katy and John from their Madagascar trip in 2017
|
BIG news: a record-breaking gift commitment! |
We’re thrilled to announce the largest gift commitment in the Duke Lemur Center’s history—an estimated $9 million legacy gift from Katy and John, who have been DLC donors since 2018. Their visionary generosity will have a profound impact on the future of lemur conservation and research. Read the full story on our news page!
|
It's that "torpor time of year" at the DLC |
|
|
Let the hibernating begin! Learn about our research on fat-tailed dwarf lemurs in this article from Duke Today. Dr. Ana Breit, DLC Research Scientist, shares how hibernation research could help scientists develop a form of human hibernation for space travel or for preserving cognitive function during long-term unconsciousness.
|
|
|
The Welch & Katz Fund nears a key goal! |
We're at 83% of an important goal of surpassing $300,000 in gifts and commitments. This very special fund honoring the careers and impact of Charles Welch and Andrea Katz was created by five founding donors/couples a year ago and it continues to grow. Read about the fund's background and progress at Welch and Katz Fund. Thanks to everyone who has supported this fund with a special gift in honor of Charlie and Andrea!
|
|
|
DLC Donor Event on December 12 |
The DLC will host an open house event in the late afternoon on Friday, December 12 to provide DLC donors with the chance to meet two Malagasy colleagues. Veterinarian Dr. Jonia Rasolofoniaina and Ph.D. candidate Antonin Andriamahaihavana are in Durham to gain experience with our veterinary and research teams. Invitations will be emailed in mid-November to our giving society members and NC/area donors of $500+ in the past year.
|
|
|
Duke Lemur Center · 3705 Erwin Rd. · Durham, NC 27705 · USA
Copyright © Duke Lemur Center. All rights reserved.
lemur.duke.edu | Visit | Support Us
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
3705 ERWIN ROAD None | DURHAM, NC 27705 US
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
| |
|
|
