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Jane Goodall's Goddaughter Shares Touching Memories
13 Aug
Summary
- Goodall became a godmother to Sarah Wald at her birth.
- Postcards from Goodall taught Wald to read and love nature.
- Wald's career as a death doula was inspired by Goodall.
Sarah Wald shares a unique connection with the late conservationist Jane Goodall, who served as her godmother. Their relationship began when Wald's parents met Goodall in Tanzania in 1990. Growing up, Wald knew Goodall not just as a world-renowned primatologist but as a personal friend and a "funny godmother" with a sharp sense of humor.
Their bond endured despite Goodall's extensive travels. From 2003 onwards, Goodall sent Wald postcards filled with updates from her global journeys and personal life. These missives were crucial in developing Wald's literacy and nurturing her profound love for nature, teaching her about her own place within the natural world.
Wald's experiences with Goodall's values of service and purpose have significantly shaped her own life path. Inspired by this influence, she embarked on a career as a death doula, seeking to contribute to a greater good. The personal correspondence and enduring legacy of Jane Goodall continue to inspire Wald and many others.
