Peggy Sharpe became involved with Ceres about 20 years ago after attending a small gathering at the home of board member Tedd Saunders. “He had invited people who were interested in climate work and shared about the big changes Ceres was making by working with companies,” Peggy says. “I then had the opportunity to meet Mindy Lubber when she became president. I was so impressed, I promised $5,000 a year towards Ceres’ work.”
Peggy Sharpe is proud to be the first member of the Joan Bavaria Legacy Society. “Ceres works on a national and international level,” she says. “It’s an effective organization, and it always rises to the occasion at the worst of times. I like to see ideas move to action. When I learned that Ceres was setting up a legacy society, I was thrilled to support the endeavor and join it.”
Peggy got her love of nature from her father. “A central theme of my father’s life was his great appreciation for the natural world,” she says. “My father’s passion was passed on to me, and I became active in climate causes very early on.”
She encourages others to consider the legacy they could leave to support Ceres’ future. “Join me!” Peggy says. “I think many people truly want to do as much as they can to make it a better world. It’s very satisfying to carry on the legacy and be a part of something bigger. Perhaps this will inspire others to make a similar gift.”