Have you ever wondered why Dr. Jane Goodall carries a stuffed animal around with her? Did you know that his name is Mr. H, and that he is not a chimpanzee (he has a tail, chimps are great apes and do not) but a monkey instead?
Mr. H was given to Jane by Gary Haun, a man who lost his vision at the age of 21 and beat the odds to become a successful magician. Many people told Gary that he could never practice magic because of his blindness, but he proved them wrong and he never gave up. Now not only does he do magic, but he also skydives and is an avid mountain climber having climbed Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. He even paints!
Painting of Mr. H by Gary Haun
Celebrate the Magic of Halloween with Mr. H
From October 17th – 23rd you can get your very own Mr. H Junior from our website here for 25% off. * Mr. H is a reminder of Gary Haun’s tenacity and incredible spirit. The stuffed monkey has become Dr. Goodall’s companion and confidant, having traveled to more than 59 countries with her. Mr. H has been felt by millions of people and he never leaves Jane’s side. In her own words, Mr. H is a symbol for hope. In fact, Dr. Goodall considers Mr. H her most prized possession of over 19 years.
*[Please note only orders received by Oct 23rd will be guaranteed delivery by Halloween]
Let him be a reminder of Dr. Goodall’s hopeful message for humanity in your life, and a symbol of your commitment to raising awareness about the welfare, safety and conservation of all animals. Who knows? Perhaps Mr. H is the missing piece to your fantastic Dr. Goodall Halloween costume as well. This is your chance to be just like Jane and bring Mr. H on all your adventures!
Dr. Jane Goodall and her mascot Mr. H weather the storm on a boat off of the coast of Port Aransas, Texas. 2003.
