For more than 30 years, Jean Bishop has dressed up in an eye-catching bumblebee costume as a way to gain attention for her fundraising efforts for Age UK, a British charity that offers a host of services to the country’s elderly.
Her sunny demeanor and energetic, award-winning fundraising efforts — she’s raised more than £100,000 ($155,000) for Age UK and received a Pride of Britain award — help explain why Jean is known in her area as “The Bee Lady.”
Last week, I sat down to lunch with Jean in her hometown of Hull, northeast England. She told me about the first time she stepped in to the costume, and her many experiences over the years — as well as why she’s so dedicated to Age UK.
Click here or on the picture above to read my interview with Jean, the Bee Lady.