2016 Events
On January 17th, LEAP interviewed children to get their views on Lucy being at the zoo. See the finished video in our video section called: "Kids Speak Up For Lucy"
January 24th Jani becomes
a LEAP admin
February 5th Nadia becomes
a LEAP admin
February, LEAP admins Mary-Ann and Gary visit
Elephant Nature Park (ENP) in Thailand and meet with elephant saviour, Lek Chailert. They are given LEAP t-shirts and brace-
lets and Lek grants us an
interview giving her thoughts on moving Lucy based on her expertise. They also get a interview with Jodie, a long-time
Darrick and Lek wearing LEAP's Save Lucy bracelet
Photo Credit: Gary Fadden
volunteer at ENP and visit Sri Lanka, birthplace of Lucy. There are 3 different videos from this trip in our video section: "LEAP Talks with Lek Chailert of ENP", "Can Lucy Be Moved to Sanctuary?" & "Lucy's Former Life".
LEAP's Mary-Ann Holm and Lek Chailert amongst some beautiful girls at ENP
Photo Credit: Gary Fadden
February 14th
LEAP admin Sam Whincup pays a visit to Lucy on Valentine's Day at the Edmonton
Valley Zoo
Feb 28th LEAP video "Kids Speak Up For Lucy"
is released
March 2nd
Letter writing campaign to Shannon Phillips starts
March 12th
Jodi Thomas, a long-time volunteer at ENP explains why she believes Lucy can be moved to sanctuary in LEAP's video release "Can Lucy Be Moved To Sanctuary?"
Jodi Thomas of ENP
Photo Credit: Mary-Ann Holm
March 12th
LEAP release "Lucy's Former Life" video
A wild Asian elephant in Sri Lanka
Photo Credit: Gary Fadden
March 27th Gary becomes
a LEAP admin
At the Alberta Legislature Building
Photo Credit: Gary Fadden
Presenting signed petitions to the Alberta Government
Photo Credit: Gary Fadden
March 29th
Demonstration at Minister Shannon Phllips office and march to the Alberta Legislature to present signed petitions to the Alberta Government
Demonstration at Minister Shannon Phillips Office
Photo Credit: Gary Fadden
April 3rd LEAP General Meeting
April 10th
LEAP releases the video "LEAP Talks With Lek"
Lek Chailert at ENP
Photo Credit: Gary Fadden
April 14th
Award winning documentary film maker, Sangita Iyer, writes an article about Lucy for the Huffington Post. You can read it here.
April 26th
LEAP admin Sam Whincup creates 'Mini Lucy' for some attention grabbing and promotions while at our events.
First tabling in Old Strathcona Photo Credit: Sam Whincup
April 30th
First Information Tabling in Old Strathcona
May 21st
Candle light Vigial at the EVZ to commemorate Lucy's 39th year of imprisonment
Candlelight Vigil at the Edmonton Valley Zoo Photo Credit: Sam Whincup
May 21st
First Light Brigade held on an overpass over the Whitemud Freeway
May 27
Light Brigade and Candlelight Vigil video is released by LEAP. People from all over the world send in photos of them lighting a candle for Lucy in a moving tribute to her.
First Light Brigade
Photo Credit: Sam Whincup
May 28
#BoycottEVZ pledge is started. Sign the pledge to boycott and wear a pin! Again, Lucy supporters world wide pledge and send in photos of them wearing their pins!
#BoycottEVZ pins
Photo Credit: Sam Whincup
& Free the Oregon Zoo Elephants
June 4
LEAP's 2nd Tabling
at Edmonton Pride
Parade and later that evening the 2nd Light Brigade
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June 7
"Pride for Lucy" video released
#PrideforLucy and 2nd Light Brigade
Photo Credit: Sam Whincup
June 26
LEAP's 3rd Tabling,
Take the Lucy Pledge
July 17
LEAP's 4th Tabling
July 25
LEAP admins Mary-Ann & Sam go over to the EVZ to gather more photos and videos of Lucy and to check on her well-being
Lucy at the EVZ July 2016
Photo Credit: Mary-Ann Holm &
Sam Whincup
August 13
In honour of WORLD ELEPHANT DAY, LEAP advocates hold the 3rd Light Brigade for Lucy over the Whitemud Freeway
World Elephant Day Light Brigade Photo Credit: Sam Whincup & Gary Fadden
Demonstration at Zoolander Fashion Show Photo Credit: Sam Whincup
August 18
LEAP held a demonstration outside the zoo during their Zoolander Fashion show, protesting not just for Lucy but all the animals bothered by the loud music and bright lights.
September 17
Tabling #5 for both LEAP and GMFER
Tablings and GMFER March
Photo Credit: Sam Whincup
September 24
Tabling #6 for both LEAP and GMFER
September 24
Global March for Elephants
and Rhinos Edmonton 2016
October 9th
Tabling #7 at Miller's Cross Farmer's Market
October 22- 29th
2nd Annual Online Auction with 50% of money raised being donated to Sangita Iyer and her movie 'Gods in Shackles'
October 30th
Tabling #8 at Miller's Cross Farmer's Market
December 28th
LEAP advocates Mary-Ann, Gary & Amy go to see Lucy ant the Edmonton Valley Zoo and film and photograph Lucy struggling on the snow and ice to keep her balance. A video of this is released in early 2017 raising concerns of advocates world wide.
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2 videos of this can be found in our video section.
Lucy walking on the snow December 2016
Photo Credit:Amy Fadden