Author Archives: Shari Hrdina

Age: 72 Hometown: Wellington, FL Interests: I don’t remember what I used to do with my time before this Great March! Now, my focus is on finding effective ways to communicate the seriousness of climate change to those I meet. Why Kathe wants to be adopted:  At 72, if not now, when?!       Adopt Kathe for $100 Adopt Kathe for $250 Adopt Kathe for $500 – ADOPTED! ** Please note on your check or Paypal who you are adopting or send an email to ki(at)climatemarch(dot)org Continue reading →

Age: 51 Hometown: Des Moines, IA Interests: Working with seniors, helping others (physical therapy and massage), and environmental justice Why Kim wants to be adopted: You can never have enough friends looking out for your best interests and with whom you can connect regarding important environmental issues. You will have no regrets as I have a good sense of humor and I am a hard worker. Thanks for your consideration! Adopt Kimberly for $100 Adopt Kimberly for $250 Adopt Kimberly for $500 ** Please note on your check Continue reading →

Age: 51 Hometown: Union Pier, MI Interests: Reading, music, outdoors, environment, art (particularly pottery, stained glass, and upholstery), cooking, quantum physics Why Lala wants to be adopted: I want to be adopted because I want to meet new people and talk about deep things that impact us. I want to grow and learn and expand who I am in the world and I want to do it with others who are just as passionate as myself. Adopt Lala for $100 Adopt Lala for $250 Adopt Lala Continue reading →

Age: 35 Hometown: Edina, MO Interests: music composition, building, writing, gardening, wilderness exploration, climate education Why Gavain wants to be adopted: I want to be on someone’s mind while I march. I want to be a part of a wave of conscious attention directed toward this march. Adopt Gavain for $100 Adopt Gavain for $250 Adopt Gavain for $500 ** Please note on your check or Paypal who you are adopting or send an email to ki(at)climatemarch(dot)org after you have adopted so we can note it here.

Age: 21 Hometown: Ames, IA Interests: Playing guitar, playing in the Climate Justice Gypsy Band, dirnking coffee, reading, walking, singing, and activism Why Luke wants to be adopted: You should adopt me because even in a torn-up boy scout uniform I make Ryan Gosling look like a post-debate Richard Nixon. Adopt Luke for $100 Adopt Luke for $250 Adopt Luke for $500 ** Please note on your check or Paypal who you are adopting or send an email to ki(at)climatemarch(dot)org after you have adopted so we can Continue reading →

[By Anita Payne] August 14– I wrote the following blog a couple of weeks after returning home from the first part of the march. I did not submit it then because I felt it was perhaps a little too negative. I didn’t write about the emotional difficulty of leaving the march, probably because it was still affecting me. I will do that now, at the end of what I wrote before.   May 1 – Taking a Break from the March – Reflections on the Continue reading →

Age: 71 Hometown: North Liberty/Iowa City Interests: Outdoor adventures (cross country skiing, biking, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, snowshoeing), environmental activism, spiritual deepening, lasting friendships, family Why Miriam wants to be adopted: In addition to the much-needed funds, this project can bring a sense of involvement and commitment to the success of The March. More importantly, if someone is supporting me they are also becoming more connected to the global climate crisis and working towards solutions. As a ‘Spirit Walker’ committed to walking every step from L.A. to Continue reading →

Age: 22 Hometown:  Simsbury, CT Interests: Being out in nature, yoga, delicious sustainable food, reading about beautiful people, places and things, saying hello to bugs and little creatures, planting sunflowers and smiling. Why Sean wants to be adopted: The Great March for Climate Action has brought me back to myself in the most beautiful of ways!  Before the march I was depressed and could not face myself or the planet.  Now I am blessed to be living outdoors with the most loving group of people Continue reading →

Age: 25 Hometown: Omaha, NE Interests: Beading and helping others in any way I can Why Andre wants to be adopted: I’m a great person full of joy and happiness who is great for any family! Adopt Andre for $100 Adopt Andre for $250 – ADOPTED Adopt Andre for $500 ** Please note on your check or Paypal who you are adopting or send an email to ki(at)climatemarch(dot)org after you have adopted so we can note it here.

Age: 35 Hometown: Edina, MO Interests: Love, laundry on the line, colors, pursuit of truth, children, Argentine Tango, permaculture, and roller derby! Why Dana wants to be adopted: To support me marching is to “mother the mother.” Become a Climate March doula! Adopt Dana for $100 Adopt Dana for $250 Adopt Dana for $500 ** Please note on your check or Paypal who you are adopting or send an email to ki(at)climatemarch(dot)org after you have adopted so we can note it here.