It is with great pride and excitement that I have the privilege to announce a new partnership between the Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait and Wildlife Warriors, an organization started by Steve and Terri Irwin   in 2002. Upon contacting Kirby Orr, Communications Director of Wildlife Warriors, I was honored to learn that they have accepted our invitation to align themselves with our mission to continue Michael’s legacy of exceptional humanitarian work.The partnership we have formed will honor not only Michael’s dream of a better world by teaching how to improve our environment and preserve wildlife and natural habitats. It also will honor the global mission of another brilliant man whose presence is dearly missed, Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter.  Steve’s untimely passing four years ago at the age of 44 left the world with heavy hearts as did Michael’s untimely passing last year.  Steve Irwin’s wife Terri and children, Bindi and Bob, continue to...

One of the greatest things about being involved in the activities of the Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait (MJTP) family is seeing the choreography of the people from over 180 countries working together for a common purpose.   I have recently witnessed this beautiful dance of the nations in a project we have lovingly named “Wrapped in L.O.V.E.,” which was an idea I suggested to the MJTP Tribute Team shortly after the 2009/2010 winter holiday season to create a special gift for Michael’s mother and children.I was feeling sad over the holidays, still thinking about Michael and his family, knowing how all of us at the MJTP website were feeling overwhelmingly heartbroken over Michael’s untimely passing and wondering how his family was dealing with the shock.  I wanted to turn our sadness into a positive and meaningful project—a way we could show our love and support to Michael’s family.  Since Katherine was the chosen guardian of Michael’s children, I...