Kenyan Jim Nyamu has embarked on a mission to walk a 560-mile journey this September from New England to the International March for Elephants in Washington DC on October 4. He walked to the stage production of "Sacred Elephant" by Heathcote Williams, starring Jeremy Crutchley, at Manhattan's La Mama E.T.C., 74A East Fourth Street, Sunday September 15 at 3:00 PM. BroadwayWorld has a phoot of Nyamu visiting the production below!
The goal of Nyamu's campaign is to raise awareness that elephants are endangered. His "Ivory Belongs to Elephants Walk USA" (www.IvoryBelongstoElephantswalk.com) is making stops in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. A research scientist, Jim Nyamu has a dedicated USA team behind him, inspired by his recent walks in Kenya for Endangered African elephants. Since February, Nyamu has walked 2,500 kilometers for elephants. He is scheduled to speak at U.S. universities and schools this September in addition to meetings with lawmakers. The international march is part of a global movement organized by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to expose the ivory trade on World Animal Day by announcing in unison from city to city: "Say NO to Ivory!" Elephants are critically endangered and people will be urging our government leaders around the world to take action to save elephants, an incredible and valuable species. One elephant is killed every 15 minutes.Photo Credit: Valerie Marcelli
Jeremy Crutchley (L) and Jim Nyabu (R) in front of La Mama E.T.C. on Sunday, September 15.
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