How will you be remembered when you die?
When you die, the story of your entire life may be condensed into just a few words from those you touched. After my husband Greg died on October 16, 2015, this is how he was remembered. How will you be remembered? As one of the “flaming a**holes,” or as the guy or gal who made…
Read MoreEstate Planning – Just Do It!
Did you know that Oct 15-21, 2018 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? Some months after my husband Greg’s death, I was invited to speak to a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Leadership Summit about our individual legacies. I closed my remarks with the following words about estate planning: “Just do…
Read MoreQ3 2018 Highlights & Anniversary Request
I established the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund in spring 2016, to keep my late husband’s memory alive through the animal advocacy that was our shared passion. This October 16 will be the third anniversary of Greg’s death, followed by our wedding anniversary on October 24. As these anniversaries approach, any donation–either through the Greg Fund website or through my Facebook fundraiser page–is a beautiful way to honor Greg. To date in 2018, the Fund has contributed a total of $87,500…
Read MoreWhat’s your opinion about animal testing?
If you are flat-out opposed to animal testing, you are in good company: this month, a new Pew Research Center report shows that 52% of Americans oppose the use of animals in scientific research. And with good reason: In addition to concerns about the treatment of lab animals, there is ample evidence that animal testing…
Read MoreQ2 2018: PETA Greg Award & More
Here’s a Q2 2018 update on the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund‘s work to prevent animal suffering. First, two highlights from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Community Animal Project, the primary recipient of Greg Fund grants: – On June 10 in New York City, PETA presented its 3rd annual Gregory J. Reiter Animal Rescue Award to…
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