"Human beings have been on this planet for a million years or so, and in that time we have faced all sorts of threats to our survival: famine, plague, warfare, AIDS... Rhinoceroses have been here for 40 million years and just one threat has brought them to the brink of extinction: human beings." Douglas Adams.
In 1994, my brother Douglas Adams, joined Save the Rhino on their first ever Kilimanjaro Rhino Challenge, to walk from sea level at Mombassa, to Africas highest point on the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Douglas' endearing love of deadlines, "I love the sound they make as they go whooshing past" meant that he was only able to join the team for one week, which by coincidence happened to be before the walk started going uphill. Douglas' cruel and untimely death meant that he never faced the challenge of climbing the slopes of Kilimanjaro, or achieved that overwhelming sense of achievement at reaching the 19,340 foot summit.
Now, my sister Jane and I have decided to do it for him, and join Save the Rhino on their next Kilimanjaro climb, to help raise money for the ongoing protection of these magnificent beasts, but also to help raise awareness of what we as a race are doing to so many creatures we share this planet with.
Rhinos have been around for 45 million years, and it has taken us just 30 years to decimate their numbers. The Northern White Rhino in Garamba has this year alone gone from 15 animals to the current 5, with many observers predicting the species in the wild will not last out the year. That all Northen White Rhinos may have been killed by poachers by the time we reach the summit of kilimanjaro is unforgivable. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Save the Rhino International 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 us now, and if you know any Yemeni princes, will you please tell them that Rhino Horn Handled Daggers are seriously uncool. Many thanks for your support.
Raised:
78%
Raised so far: £3,128.07
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Well done - hope the Dorset Coastal Path proved to be relevant preparation! Donation by Giles on 23/03/06 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done James! There's a pint in it too, collect when we meet! Donation by Dirk Maggs on 17/03/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done you!!! We are all super proud. Love the Walters XXX Donation by Walters on 16/03/06 |
£30.00 |
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I'm late as usual but feel this is in keeping with Douglas' methods. Well done James! Donation by Chris on 13/03/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Piers, Lydia, William & Saskia on 03/03/06 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck from NY; wish we were going too Donation by Jonathan, Lise, Thomas and Alex on 15/02/06 |
£100.00 |
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and please save one for me too......(ps. hope your bits don't fall off at -20deg C!) Donation by Simon Kelleway on 13/02/06 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Ken Baxter on 11/02/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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My hat goes off to you. A fantastic contribution :-) Donation by Matt Newsome on 22/01/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by James Thrift on 13/12/05 |
£100.00 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 02/12/05 |
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Kam on 31/10/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 25/09/05 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Save a rare one for us please. (lightly seasoned) Donation by James Wright & Tamara Tracz on 22/09/05 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Sue... Ow! Ow! Can you let go of my arm now? All the best guys! Save a rhino or 2 for us - ta! Donation by Matt, Lu, Page & Liam Jones on 20/09/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Emily on 15/09/05 |
£10.00 |
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Worth going into debt for :) More Power to U. Donation by Emgems on 29/08/05 |
£20.00 |
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Good Luck on the trip, and keep warm! Donation by Phillip Jacobi on 28/08/05 |
£11.07 |
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from one horny beast to another! go boy go! Donation by Frances on 27/08/05 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Save travel, James! Donation by stejacorca on 18/08/05 |
£20.00 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 18/08/05 |
£30.00 |
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Best of luck, James - enjoy your climb! Donation by Ami Owen on 17/08/05 |
£50.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £1,006.07 |
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| Offline donations: | £2,122.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,128.07 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £179.10 |
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