Nino Baglione is fundraising for Tusk Trust

I ask you to show your support for the physical challenge of the Arch to Arc and the Tusk Trust.

I was born in Southern Africa and the African wildlife has always held a special place in my heart and Tusk has helped with the conservation of African wildlife and the protection of endangered species which means we can all still enjoy the sights of the African Wildlife. Its projects also help improve environmental education, establishing valuable rural community development programs, encouraging the rehabilitation of habitats and promoting responsible eco-tourism.

Tusk's current portfolio of 30 field projects spread across 17 countries is designed not only to protect wildlife, particularly endangered species, but also to encourage poverty alleviation and sustainable development amongst many poor rural communities who co-exist with wildlife. The charity however contributes substantial funds towards the protection of many threatened species such as Elephant, Rhino, Cheetah, Chimpanzee, Mountain Gorilla, African Wild Dog, and even marine species such as the Turtle and Dugongs.

As the ever expanding human population and its demand for more land brings it into increasing and often disastrous conflict with wildlife, Tusk, with its project field partners such as the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, has been at the forefront of establishing and promoting community driven wildlife programs. Tusk's holistic approach to conservation recognises that the long term future for wildlife and Africa's other natural resources is dependent on sustainable human development. Therefore a number of the charity's initiatives incorporate valuable work to improve environmental education, security, healthcare, and responsible tourism. One such programme, the Northern Rangelands Trust, supported by Tusk has seen 1 million acres of community land recently come under a common conservation policy with initiatives that are directly benefiting 62,000 people and a significant wildlife population in northern Kenya. It is this specific project which I am seeking funding for.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Tusk Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support and encourage friends, family, work colleague and fellow athletes to pledge their support to this worthy cause.

* Total raised online:	£4,725.00
Offline donations:	£12,800.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,194.49

* Total raised online:

£4,725.00

Offline donations:

£12,800.00

Gift Aid plus supplement:

£1,194.49

	Hope you suffered a lot more than I did landing on an ironing board Donation by Gary and Jo 05/10/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	when we going again?! Donation by craig trigger twigg 23/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by SPH 22/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nino, you are phenomenal! Donation by Debbie 20/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Amazing!! Good luck for a great charity!! Donation by Alex Hussey 20/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Nino! Donation by Debbie Hume 19/09/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!! Donation by Inez 19/09/08	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!!!! Donation by Fran 19/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Awesome effort - the very best of luck Donation by Dan 19/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, can I have your bike when you're done Donation by Warren Cowley 18/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hi Nino, Craig told me about u. Things to know..swim fast Twigg might be seasick and he's grumpy on Donation by Janet 18/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Nino! Just think of the finish line! Donation by Siobhan Brownlow 18/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	sounds mad to me but good luck anyway. Donation by Jo 12/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Will we see you on TV? Donation by Zimbo Phil 12/09/08	£20.00
	Go Go Power Ranger Donation by Central Command 12/09/08	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	You are such an inspiration to me. Donation by Lance Armstrong 11/09/08	£300.00
	Outstanding mate, all the best ... Donation by Nick Sullivan 11/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I'll buy you a pint in the posts as well when you get back. Good luck! Donation by Smiffy 11/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	How can I donate to Gino in his rickety boat motoring alongside of you?? Donation by Shannon Stubo 10/09/08	£25.00
	Donation by James Foster 10/09/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	We'll all be thinking about you next weekend - what an amazing challenge to have taken on. Very, very good luck, Nino - you can do it! Donation by Sam (Nicky's sister), Sal and Veronica 08/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	best of luck! Donation by v impressed 27/08/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Stock up on that peanut butter toast! Donation by Lozza 20/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by a frost 18/08/08	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nino. It's an impressive challenge and I hope you get the record. Donation by Heidi 08/08/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	El Nino - good luck Donation by James Deane 01/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!!!! Donation by Kirsty 29/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You mad fool!!!! Donation by Lisa b 24/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Totally Nuts!!!! Donation by Liana 24/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I think you're crazy but I am sure you will do extremely well. Best of luck, Karen Donation by Karen Paine 21/07/08	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

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