Please join the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for an inspiring evening as Dr. Tara Stoinski, President and CEO/Chief Scientific Officer, and other leaders, share how groundbreaking scientific research impacts gorilla conservation. This event aims to raise awareness and support for the critically needed genetics lab on our Ellen DeGeneres Campus in Rwanda, which is essential for the continued protection and study of these magnificent creatures.

Thursday, September 26th, 2024 - 06:00 pm (US/Eastern)

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.

Buisiness Casual

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - The Jeffrey Leiden Center for Cell and Genetic Therapies
316 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210

Examples of funding opportunities to support our mission – Helping People. Saving Gorillas.

$100,000 - Name Our Genetics Lab
Create a lasting impact on gorilla conservation by having your name associated with cutting-edge research. Your generous contribution will grant you the opportunity to name our genetics lab at the Ellen Campus in Rwanda

$50,000 - Sponsor A Field Team Vehicle
Empower our teams to reach the most remote regions of the rainforest by funding a field vehicle featuring your name or company logo.

$25,000 - Provide Genetics Lab Equipment
Equip our genetics lab with the state-of-the-art tools it needs to revolutionize gorilla conservation (example: microplate reader and quit 4 flurometere, critical for DNA quantification).

$10,000 - Create A Next Generation Conservationist
Champion the future of African science by helping fund scholarships for Fossey Fund staff in their pursuit of a Ph.D. 

$5,000 - Support Food Security Program at a Local Primary School
Nourish both minds and bodies by helping support a food security program at a local primary school – building resilient communities. 

$1,000 - Fund Paternity Testing
Support the essential work of understanding and protecting gorilla family dynamics by funding paternity testing for gorilla infants.