Richelle Graham began the non-profit Lucky Lucy Foundation alone with Andre Verbiest. Together they gave up everything to dedicate their lives to saving animals in desperate need. Not many people would do that, especially not at the young age that Richelle is. After finding the then nameless Lucy tied to a train track, Richelle and Andre went to work raising awareness of the plight of the no hope animals. Lucy's namesake, the Lucky Lucy Foundation was born. LLF has mustered up a great many supporters whom I believe came to support LLF because of Richelle and her big heart. She has the most incredible way of making people want to help and want to give in any way they can. After growing immensely in just a few years, Richelle and Andre realized they need more help and called on frequent volunteers to form an LLF board. Andre has had to stand down as member of LLF due to illness, unfortunately leaving Richelle defenseless and in the firing line of these board members. As most supporters now know Richelle has not only been stripped of her leadership of LLF but also thrown out of the organization completely. As a frequent donor and Guardian Angel, I am furious at how sudden this all seems although the board explains that they have been in charge for the last 8 months. That means nothing if you aren't informed and I'm angry that to this day LLF has not properly explained their actions. LLF needs Richelle and Richelle needs LLF. I fear without her, supporters will start to dwindle, which will only affect the animals Richelle so dearly cared for. I have never met Richelle but have felt her passion non the less. Please sign this petition to get Richelle back on the LLF board and back as the face, along with Lucy, of the organization she so selflessly founded.
