It seems Challenge4acause has started a little trend – do-gooders cycling for charity is certainly catching on!
The latest pedal-pushing is in aid of anti poaching and pro breeding (of the Rhino that is) and we are proud to have Ingo, head of our German division Rhino Afrika, cycling his heart out for this noble cause. Peter Allanson, MD of Lion Roars, who cycled with the team through Namibia last year, will be joining him.
While a few of us will be taking part in this year’s Challenge4aCause, Ingo and Peter will also be taking on two separate cycles namely The Knysna 300 and Sani2C.
Being a relatively sedate lad, I would usually not see the point of one cycle, let alone three, but this is for a very special cause: The Chipembere Rhino Foundation.
The Chipembere Rhino Foundation, a registered non-profit organization, was established in November 2010 after the Amakhala Game Reserve lost two rhinos in one week to poaching. Both were breeding bulls and thus it was a devastating blow. On a small reserve, every animal counts and they were individually known and loved by all. Rhino conservation now has two key elements – increasing numbers and the fight against poaching. Donations received through this foundation will go directly towards conservation and anti-poaching.
Not realising how much money was actually needed, I did some research and found out that the equipment to keep our beloved rhinos safe can run into the tens of thousands of Rand. Salaries, uniforms, fuel, and equipment are needed to combat the sly ways of the poachers. Ingo and Peter are putting in the sweat and pain for this fantastic cause!
Chipembere’s success relies on the support of the public and businesses. Without funding, Chipembere cannot function. And poor Peter and Ingo need some positive reinforcement! So if you’d like to donate to this worthy cause, here are the banking details for Chipembere:
The Lion Roars Foundation
First National Bank
Account: 62269231165
Branch: Walmer
Branch Code: 211217
The magnificent and endangered rhinos need all the help they can get and so do Ingo and Peter, our knights in white lycra!
Good luck to them both!
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