Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 6th Annual Gilmour Fund Walk and Ride held on Saturday May 11, 2013. Over 130 people participated, raising more than $18,000 and counting!

 

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-Registered riders and walkers: to track your pledges from sponsors who prefer not to donate online, Download a pledge form

 

 

In April 2006, Franklin Park Zoo family lost a cherished family member when former zookeeper Jonathan Gilmour passed away suddenly at age 29. From the time he was a young boy, Jonathan displayed a love of animals. This passion never left as he entered adulthood and dedicated himself to a career centered on the animals he so loved.
 

Learn more about Jonathan Gilmour and read one of his poems.


To honor Jonathan and his commitment to the welfare of animals, the Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2006. The fund was established by Zoo New England with the generous financial support and volunteer leadership from the Gilmour family. The funds raised will be awarded to Zoo New England employees of longer than one year who present animal-care related projects before a committee.  

 "My favorite part of the day comes near quitting time. When the sun is going down and I’m leading the giraffes down the long paths to where they go to sleep, it’s just me and them and it’s perfect."
- Jonathan Gilmour

Join the Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund Team!

Whether you're riding, donating, or online shopping, YOU can be a part of the Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund Team. It's as easy as following the links below!

Make a donation.

Learn how the Gilmour Scholarship Fund protects wildlife at home and abroad.


 

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