Raised: 23%
 
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £2,330.00
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Several people have asked if there is a charity that they could put funds into in Mike’s memory and I can’t think of a more fitting one than the Rhino Ark.  Over the past couple of decades Mike put in endless time promoting the Trust and raising funds to put a protective fence around the Aberdare Mountains to preserve the forest, wildlife, water tower and, on the other side of the fence, the poor farmers.  He was even asked to be a Trustee, an honour that he was particularly proud of.   

Mike drove in 20 of the annual Rhino Charges (the fund raising event for the Trust), only retiring after he was certain that sufficient funds had been raised to complete the 400 km fence around the Aberdares.  Even then he only stopped because he felt that he shouldn’t hog one of the limited number of places in this daft event, when there were so many other young madcaps (sorry - enthusiastic drivers) just itching to have a go.

He really believed in the cause and thoroughly enjoyed the event.  He was an ace fund-raiser – as many of you know to your cost!  He spent many, many hours working on trying to raise more money than we had raised in the previous year.  He usually succeeded!  He and I then let off steam by having fun in the Rhino Charge itself.

Last year at the end of August Mike and I attended the ceremony for the planting of the final post in the fence around the Aberdares which, as it turned out, was to be the last function that Mike attended as he died suddenly, of massive cancer that none of us was aware he had, on the day after his 79 birthday. 

The fence might be finished but it must be maintained and the fund raising will have to continue.   So, in memory of my wonderful husband Mike, please give generously for an excellent cause.  Your money will be used wisely.

Thank you 

Sarah

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This seems like a good way to thank you for all your help and hospitality. There couldn't be a better cause - Jane, Rachel and Melissa Donation by Jane Bowles on 01/09/10

 
£70.00
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Mzee. We are delighted to make this contribution in your name to a charity that meant so much to you. Lots of love from us all at Sarum View. xxxx Donation by Brian Higgins on 27/05/10

 
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
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Mike, we'll toast to you this weekend! Donation by Eddy & Lieke Verbeek on 26/05/10

 
£85.00
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Granddad Africa!! We love you more than you will ever know. Love Tash and Reuben xxx Donation by dennis higgins on 25/05/10

 
£10.00
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Dad, We are always looking up to you. Love you always xx Dennis and Sara xx Donation by dennis higgins on 25/05/10

 
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Donation by Neil Coyte on 21/05/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/10

 

Donation by Ruth Evans on 29/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Mike was an epic chap. We know that he loved this cause. Tim and Maggie Hobbs Donation by Maggie Hobbs on 29/04/10

 
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A very deserving project completed thanks to Mike. A rafiki for 72 years. Donation by Mike Tetley on 28/04/10

 
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
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Wonderful idea. So pleased to be able to do something in Mikes memory. Donation by Robert and Susan Goose on 26/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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For what Mike did for Rhino Ark, for his and Sarah's kindness and welcome in Naivasha and so much more : Asante Sana Donation by Sue and Richard Chevis on 25/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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So sorry to hear about Mike - great idea to raise in his memory. Donation by Steve & Sarah Miller on 24/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Keep up the good work! Donation by Ronald & Paddy on 22/04/10

 
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Thinking of you every day. With much love, Donation by Ben & Mieke on 21/04/10

 
£250.00
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The fence is a great idea and so are the Higgins! Donation by John Gaudet on 21/04/10

 
£250.00
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Donation by Caroline Tremlett on 12/03/10

 
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Donation by David Lowes on 01/03/10

 
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
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Donation by Andrew Russell on 24/02/10

 
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Guy Tritton on 01/02/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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  Total Raised: £2,330.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £404.74

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