It’s just a matter of weeks until one of the nation’s favourite environmentalists, Sir David Attenborough, celebrates his birthday.

On May 8, Attenborough turns 96 years old, and many fans will want to wish him a happy birthday. 

This year, Thankbox has launched the opportunity for everyone to do this by creating a digital birthday card!

Launched in May 2020, Thankbox is an online group card that solves the issues related to card and cash collections for special occasions as well as supporting eco-friendly efforts in reducing the use of paper.

The public Thankbox for Sir David Attenborough will coincide with a fundraiser for Fauna & Flora International - a conservation charity that he has been a member of for 60+ years and Vice President for 40+ years.

Founded in 1903, FFI is regarded as the world’s oldest international wildlife conservation organisation and focuses on protecting biodiversity.

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Birthday card for Sir David Attenborough

The digital birthday card for Attenborough will allow fans across the globe to leave a message wishing Sir David a Happy Birthday, as well as making a donation to FFI.

With over 30,000 species in danger, the initiative aims to raise £30,000 for the conservation charity.

On top of this, Thankbox will plant a tree for every 10 Thankboxes sold.

To date, it has planted 3,231 trees, offsetting emissions equal to 11,400 car trips between New York and LA.

Jonny Wright, Senior Director, Communications & Fundraising at Fauna & Flora International said: “We are thrilled to be supported by Thankbox through this unique and innovative campaign celebrating our vice-president, Sir David Attenborough. We would like to thank everyone at Thankbox – and to all who sign the online card - for their generosity. Their donations will contribute to our work with local communities around the world to protect and restore nature.”

Individuals can contribute to the birthday card on the Thankbox website here until the 8th of May.