🌍Inspired by Torene’s Voice: A Timeless Message for Our Planet

When my daughter Torene Butterfield was just nine years old, she sat down at the table and wrote a letter to President Barack Obama. Not about toys or trends — but about something bigger: the Earth.

She learned about Earth Day in school, and after seeing trash along the public roads, she felt called to speak up. Her handwritten letter, filled with color and conviction, was later featured on the news. Not because she was seeking attention, but because her message captured something we all need to hear.

“I want to talk about Earth Day. I saw lots and lots of trash on the public road. I can’t believe people have that much trash.”

— Torene Butterfield, age 9

There’s something powerful about hearing truth from a child, unfiltered, honest, and from the heart. That’s what makes this message so important, even years later.

🌱 Torene’s letter reminds us:

We don’t need to wait for Earth Day to care about our planet.

We don’t need a campaign or a trend to start doing better.

We simply need to care and act.

Simple steps we can take today:

• Reduce plastic waste wherever possible
• Reuse and recycle with intention
• Choose eco-friendly products and habits
• Pick up litter when you see it
• Teach our children to respect nature — and listen to them when they speak up.

Let’s live like it’s Earth Day — every day.

For our children.

For our Earth.

For ourselves.