Please help me raise some money for a cause close to my heart!!
On 11 June I will be doing a tandem skydive with the Red Devils to raise money for the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) as part of 'Save the Whale Week'. They work to protect whales, dolphins and their environment.
The money raised will help pay for vital lobbying, legal and scientific work to protect whales. Here's a little more info on the whaling issue
The ban on commerical whaling is one of the greatest conservation victories of all time. Before it came into effect in 1986, whaling had brought entire species to the brink of extinction. Today, shocking developments are threatening its existence.
Many governments represented at the IWC (International Whaling Commission) are poised to vote for a deal that will allow Japan to slaughter whales legally in its coastal waters in return for reductions in its so called 'scientific' whaling in Antarctica. This coastal whaling deal would not only mark the end of the ban on commerical whaling, but offers no guarantee of stopping 'scientific' whaling, and it does nothing to stop Norway and Iceland's expanding hunts.
Meanwhile, South Korea has announced that it is ready to start whaling too and is looking to the IWC to tell it how many whales it can kill.
WDCS rely almost entirely on donations to enable them to continue their work of lobbying and campaigning to keep the ban in place. They use their scientific and legal expertise to influence votes at international meetings where decisions about whaling and trade are made. They also assist small conservation groups around the world to mobilise their governments' opposition to whaling.
Their work is hugely important in protecting these beautiful and intelligent mammals.
Have a look at the following video clip (please note it might upset you)
http://www.wdcs.org/index2.php
This will be my second tandem skydive - see photo to the left of my first jump! I am really excited about it but im sure I will also be a little scared on the day!
All the money raised will go to WDCS as I will be paying the full price of
the jump myself.
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Whale And Dolphin Conservation Society gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Many thanks for your generosity!
Lesley
'Life is short! Break the rules!
Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly!
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably...
And never regret anything that made you smile.'
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18/6/2009 -
Just wanted to add a big thank you to all those kind and generous souls who have donated, big hug to you all!!!! I had an awesome skydive!!
