The name for this piece came to me on the drive into Australia Zoo for the media release of our $25,000 donation to the Wildlife Warriors.
About a year ago, I read the book that Terri had written about Steve’s life. I had the book sitting around for about two months before I could finally bring myself to read it, I only say this because I knew that the ending was going to bring me to tears and it did, I’m not embarrassed to say that even writing this now, I’m crying thinking about it.
Reading that story gave me a real insight into Steve and Terri’s life, that book is the reason I’m in the position that I am today and able to make a difference, be heard and contribute to such an amazing organization.
As my team and I were driving towards Australia Zoo, there were statues, billboards and all sorts of memorabilia dedicated to Steve Irwin. I think that was when the significance of what my team and I had been doing for the last 9 months hit me, it finally felt real.
Just like animals leaving tracks in the mud around a water hole, Steve has left a legacy that I’m sure will last forever and not just last but flourish, thanks to his family.
This is ‘Footsteps’.