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Dear Geraldina, September 15, 2009 Welcome to the September edition of the official Gorilla eNews from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. Death of the Silverback Titus We are saddened to report the death of historic silverback gorilla Titus, who passed away on September 14. Click here for report from the field New Gorilla Infant Our staff at the Karisoke Research Center is celebrating the birth of another mountain gorilla infant, born on August 20. Click here for more Gorilla Trek Donated, Benefits Fossey Fund with support from Virgin Atlantic Airways, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge and Kivu Serena, has donated two spots on a gorilla tour that Fossey Fund President and CEO Clare Richardson, will be escorting to Rwanda in February 2010. The trip-for-two auction, valued at $15,230, will begin October 13 on eBay. Make arrangements now to bid. The winning bid will be donated to DFGFI. Click here for details and itinerary Special Events in Atlanta Please join us for our second annual fundraiser October 17, featuring a showing of Gorillas in the Mist, Fossey Fund field staff and guest celebrities. Presenting sponsors are British Airways and Brenau University, which is also hosting a public symposium on October 13 featuring Fossey Fund leadership, scientists and field staff. Gorillas in the Mist Event and Sponsorship Information Buy Gorillas in the Mist $20 General Admission tickets Brenau University lectures featuring Fossey Fund Staff   New Gorilla Greeting Cards Available Unique note cards featuring the confiscated orphaned gorillas we care for are now available, including a holiday card, a note card, and a special gift announcement card. Available only through October 23. Click here to see all cards and place your order Follow Us On Twitter For daily updates and the latest gorilla information, follow us on Twitter: @SavingGorillas DFGFI Membership Match Sandy and Harold Price, our longtime supporters, will match new and increased membership gifts until we receive $30,000 in new support! Please join them and Sigourney Weaver, DFGFI's Honorary Chair, and become a member or renew today. Act now and be matched   Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Clare Richardson President and Chief Executive Officer The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International 800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30315-1440 USA Phone:  (800) 851-0203  (800) 851-0203 Email: 2help@gorillafund.org Website: www.gorillafund.org Copyright © 2004-2009 The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. All Rights Reserved. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGFI) is a 501© 3 non-profit founded by Dr. Dian Fossey in 1978 to preserve and protect the world's last remaining mountain gorillas. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International is dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitats in Africa. We are committed to promoting continued research on their threatened ecosystems and education about their relevance to the world in which we live. In collaboration with government agencies and other international partners, we also provide assistance to local communities through education, health, training and economic development initiatives.   Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Confirm | Forward