Hero for the Environment
Leslie Brockelbank
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Left to right: David Piercy, Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and Leslie Brockelbank. |
Long-time ELAW supporter Leslie Brockelbank died of cancer August 31st at the age of 85. Her lively spirit and commitment to making the world a better place will be greatly missed.
The Eugene Weekly honored her contributions through a cover article that gathered remembrances from colleagues and friends from all over the community. ELAW was honored to provide a tribute to Leslie, a true environmental hero!
Leslie Brockelbank is a local hero and a global hero. Leslie never accepted the world as “good enough.” She was always striving to make things better: to bring more peace to the world, to empower communities to shape their future, to protect human rights, and to craft a sustainable future. When you look behind the scenes of many great organizations, causes, and events in Eugene, you find Leslie’s legacy. She provided quiet, strong support and invaluable wisdom.
Leslie supported the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide when it was little more than an idea that people should work together across borders to protect our global environment. She provided financial support and moral support, and introduced friends to ELAW. She helped ELAW thrive and I thank her on behalf of the global ELAW network. Her positive, progressive impact is truly felt all over the world.
Bern Johnson I Executive Director I Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide