Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Donna! We’re definitely inspired by Aneeha and Patti as well!

I was very happy to learn about the grassroots efforts in India to promote compassion towards non-human animals. I have been reading about the increase of meat eating in countries like India. This is disturbing, knowing that, traditionally, India has had long history of compassion towards animals. I am so glad that citizens like Aneeha are keeping that torch lit. I greatly admire her efforts as I know she has so much going on in her life as a student.

And, at last I got to meet Patti, co-author of “Never Too Late to Go Vegan: The Over-50 Guide to Adopting and Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet.” This book has been sitting on my shelf for a few years now. It is inspiring and filled with some tasty recipes. I use it and recommend it to others often. I’m often very curious about the authors of books that I read. When I turn the pages of this book again, I’ll feel even more connected to it, now that I know Patti. What a great woman who is so active in creating a better and more compassionate world.

Congratulations to both these women. They deserve the recognition. I look forward to learning about the other heroes!