Hi John,

Greenpeace is about to mark a big moment -- turning 50. And as someone who was lucky enough to be there from the very start, I can say with certainty that we couldn't have predicted the scale of things to come.

Over fifty years, we’ve come face to face with whalers, stood in the way of nuclear weapons tests, and taken on the worst polluting companies on our planet -- and won.

As one of Greenpeace’s co-founders, it’s been a privilege to have been there in the early days. So today it’s on me to use that privilege to ask you for your help, John.

Humanity’s response to the climate and ecological crises we face today will not only shape our own future, it will shape countless generations to come. That’s why I’m writing to you now. To thank you for everything you’ve done to fight for a more green, peaceful, and just world. But also to ask if you can help Greenpeace redouble its efforts.

Greenpeace relies on the generous support of individuals giving what they can. We’ve never taken money from big businesses or governments. Instead we’re fuelled by contributions from people like you. 

Today our planet faces unprecedented emergencies, but you make sure we can fight harder than ever by funding Greenpeace’s work. Every contribution really does help. So if you’re able to right now, please sign up to give monthly here:

Even knowing that there is so much work ahead of us, I see so much to be proud of when I look back at what we’ve accomplished together. Every day there are whales still alive in the ocean and forests still standing, all because of the efforts you’ve made.

So thank you again, for everything you’ve done - and continue to do - to protect our planet. I know that by working together, across generations and communities and ecosystems, we can help give our fragile earth a voice.

Peace,

Rex Weyler, Greenpeace co-founder

PS. To mark Greenpeace turning 50, we’re looking back at what our movement has achieved together. This month, we’ll email you a few stories you might not have heard before, explaining the backstory to victories that you helped make happen. If you'd like to fund our work, you can contribute here.

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