OpenAI’s Greg Brockman gave $5.5 million to protect the home of an internet-famous bald eagle named Jackie
As the internet-famous eagle fought for her life in intensive care, the Brockmans' donation closed a $10 million fundraiser with days to spare.
OpenAI's co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna have recently donated $5.5 million to a fundraiser in an effort to protect the home of the famous Big Bear Lake bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow. The donation came at a crucial time, as Jackie's health was deteriorating after she was found severely anemic and in distress near the nest.
The funds were used to secure a 63-acre plot of land known as Moon Camp, which was originally slated for development with 50 luxury homes and a marina. Friends of Big Bear Valley, the organization spearheading the campaign, expressed gratitude for the support and highlighted the community's love for the eagles and their desire to preserve nature.
The couple's philanthropic efforts, typically characterized by politically motivated donations, have garnered attention for this unexpected gesture, which aims to support local wildlife and conservation.
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