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In the last century the world's tiger population has crashed by 97% due entirely to hunting, poaching and habitat destruction. 97%, sobering isn't it..  This Autumn I will be running 4 half marathons in aid of 21st Century Tiger, one of the top seven tiger conservation agencies globally:

 

Great North Run (18th September) - Done 1hr 53mins 05secs
Great Eastern Run, Peterborough (9th October) - Done 1hr 51mins 00secs 
Bupa Birmingham Great Run (23rd October) - Done 1:54:00 (Blimey it was a tough course)
St Neots 1/2 marathon (20th November) - Done 1:44:43 no idea where that fitness came from but I was determined to do myself justice in this run.

I've had the enormous privilege of seeing many of nature's most incredible and charismatic wildlife from all around the world but nothing, and I mean nothing, compares to encountering a wild tiger.  Incredibly, we could lose this magnificent animal to extinction within 20 years if we do not pull out all the stops to prevent such a disaster.  However, it is not too late, we can save the tiger.


Saving the tiger is not just about saving the world's favourite and arguably most beautiful animal.  To save the tiger we must save its habitat of jungle, swamp and rainforest across Asia.  These habitats support huge and complex ecosystems upon which countless species depend, including our own.

 

Critically, human beings depend on these same forests for clean, dependable water sources, prevention of soil erosion, development of medication and carbon sinks.  Often the presence of tigers is the only reason that what little forest is left is protected from logging.  If we lose the tiger we lose everything.

 

On behalf of the world's few remaining wild tigers  thanks for your support.

 

21 Century Tiger is a wild tiger conservation partnership between the Zoological Society of London and Global Tiger Patrol which raises funds for tiger conservation projects in the field.  Established in 1997, it has since become one of the top seven tiger funding agencies globally and has contributed over £1.6 million to over 50 tiger projects in seven countries worldwide.

 

Please help 21st century tiger save the wild tigers of Asia.

 

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Zoological Society Of London

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The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is made up of a unique combination of scientific research, worldwide conservation and outstanding educational facilities at ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos. Our mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats.

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Donation by Machali on 21/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Mike, Finally got around to donating, just been distracted with 'work', but such a worthy cause!

Donation by Alex Stylianides on 31/12/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Finally got around to giving a few quid (apologies it's not much but due to the time of year I've run out!). Good job I say - well done old boy...

Donation by simon white on 23/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

This is Lisa from Gwlad finally got round to making the donation (on my husband Harry's card... he knows! ) Good luck Mike and Well done!

Donation by harry adshead on 26/11/11

Donation by Anthony Broom on 24/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Mike - sterling effort for an old fella ! Great time as well. Hope you hit your target - with some help from the Aber boys !

Donation by russell davies on 21/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Well done mate, hope your knees are suitably sore ;-)

Donation by Ivan and Rose on 20/11/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you - fantastic effort for me & my kind! Hope to see you again...

Donation by Machali x on 20/11/11

£13.10

+ £3.28 Gift Aid

Great effort! I'll be right behind you (fortunately, only metaphorically). Richard

Donation by Richard Phillips on 31/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Mike - an amazing effort! Best of luck with the last one & with CASP. We shall miss you, but hope to see you on Barns once in a while?! K&R

Donation by Kathryn Rose & Rowan Whittle on 27/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Even though it's for cats, we'll support you daddy - especially going up that very tough long hard hill!!! x

Donation by Dylan & Jake xxx on 23/10/11

£13.10

+ £3.28 Gift Aid

Hi Mike. Very good luck with your endeavours in helping this magnificent animal. We re behind you 100%. Lets save our Tigers NOW!

Donation by Philip Silverman on 19/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

feel the need for speed

Donation by Michael and Elske on 18/10/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

well done and keep going!

Donation by Huw Griffiths on 10/10/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done again! 2 down, 2 to go :-) xx

Donation by Christine on 09/10/11

£13.10

+ £3.28 Gift Aid

Nice one dude - best of luck for the other 3! Take it easy, cheese

Donation by iain rudkin on 25/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Superb effort - We are with you all the way.

Donation by Chris McClean on 20/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done! an issue that I care a great deal about.

Donation by Jane Beardmore on 20/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 18/09/11

£13.10

+ £3.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Margaret Hagerman on 08/09/11

£5.00

Proud of your efforts in supporting the Tigers

Donation by Joyce Williams on 08/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Good luck with your runs, will be thinking of you :-)

Donation by Yvonne Caul on 08/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$632.80
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$632.80
  • Gift Aid$156.30

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