200722 Aquarium Donation 1

200722 Aquarium Donation 1
James Neiss/staff photographer
Niagara Falls, NY - Aquarium of Niagara Executive Director Gary Siddall presented Six-year-old Charlotte Johnson with a certificate of appreciation and an original painting by Cooper the sea lion for donating $750. Charlotte recently celebrated her birthday, and she asked for people to make donations to the Aquarium of Niagara instead of gifting her presents. Charlotte was joined by her sister Margot, 2, her mother Holly Shaw and fater Brian Johnson.

Charlotte recently went on a trip with her family to California where they visited the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC). There, Charlotte learned that one of the seals at the Aquarium of Niagara, Lumiere, was rescued and rehabilitated at PMMC. She was inspired by his rescue story, and decided to dedicate her birthday to fundraising for the Aquarium of Niagara, the place that gave Lumiere his forever home.

For Immediate Release

Aquarium to Celebrate Local Girl Who Dedicated Sixth Birthday to Fundraising for the Aquarium’s Animals

What:

The Aquarium of Niagara will welcome 6-year-old Charlotte Johnson of Buffalo to the Aquarium for a private tour and special presentation. Charlotte recently celebrated her birthday, and she asked for people to make donations to the Aquarium of Niagara instead of gifting her presents. In total, Charlotte raised $750 for the Aquarium.

Charlotte will be greeted by our executive director and given a behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium before going out onto exhibit during a seal feeding. She will then experience a special interaction with a sea lion and a trainer who will be working with the sea lion through the window of our main pool.
When:

Wednesday, July 22, 2020
11:30 am
Where:


Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls, USA 14301
Background:


Six-year-old Charlotte Johnson recently went on a trip with her family to California where they visited the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC). There, Charlotte learned that one of the seals at the Aquarium of Niagara, Lumiere, was rescued and rehabilitated at PMMC. She was inspired by his rescue story, and decided to dedicate her birthday to fundraising for the Aquarium of Niagara, the place that gave Lumiere his forever home.


Media Contact:
Christine Streich, Director of Communications
(716) 390-9020, cstreich@aquariumofniagara.org

About the Aquarium of Niagara
The Aquarium of Niagara is home to more than 120 species of marine life including many animals that have been rescued and deemed non-releasable by the U.S. Government. With our community and partners we celebrate our natural wonders and inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life. Learn more at http://www.aquariumofniagara.org.


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CHRISTINE STREICH│DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA
701 Whirlpool Street│Niagara Falls, NY 14301
OFFICE 716.286.9479│ CELL 716.390.9020 │ cstreich@aquariumofniagara.org




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