Elissa, whose laughter started this all, found joy in the unexpected. In pain, she laughed. Through hardship, she gave. And in moments of struggle, she found comfort in animals — their playfulness, weirdness, warmth.

The giraffe has become a symbol for us: lively and attentive, quiet yet commanding, and most importantly — impossible not to smile at. It reminds us to stick our necks out for others, to stand tall and see life from a different perspective.