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Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,517.40
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My story

 

Equids in the developed world comprise just 16% of those on the planet. Around 95% of the remaining 100 million mules, donkeys and horses are used in hard labour, quite literally providing the horse power that drives family units, communities, farming and local industry.

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA, www.spana.org) is an organisation dedicated to getting veterinary aid to these animals. In Morocco alone there are ten SPANA clinics working with local vets to help the country’s 1.9 million equids, of which 90,000 may be treated in one year. 

I am a newly qualified from Liverpool Vet School, and want to help SPANA make a difference. In November this year I will be undertaking a sponsored 3,100 mile motorcycle trip from Leahurst (Liverpool vet School) to Marrakech (SPANA HQ) to raise money for SPANA. I will then be working as a volunteer vet for three months at the Midelt SPANA clinic in theAtlas Mountains, during which time I will also be carrying out a study on harness-induced injuries.  

Sponsoring me just ½p a mile (£15.00) would finance the full treatment of one equid in Morocco.

Practice/company sponsorship space is available for the motorbike and equipment (please contact patricksells21@hotmail.com for forms), of which there will be much media exposure! 


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the best way to sponsor me: 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.

Donation by sonia jones 22/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Danny 18/12/07  

£5.00

Just returned from Marrakech and visited SPANA Clinic there - what a fantastic place! Donation by H Shuckburgh 17/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good work! Donation by William Couldrick 12/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great ride Patrick Donation by Val Evans 26/11/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck & enjoy! Donation by Charlie Masding 22/11/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Recently back from Marrakech and was so impressed by the amazing work that Spana do. Best of luck! Donation by Lisa Barnett 21/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Try not to fall over... Enjoy! Donation by Michael M 19/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

sorry it's not more, but couldn't let you go with nothing from me!!! go save the animals pat!! xx Donation by florence 19/11/07  

£10.00

Enjoy! Donation by Jo Hughes 19/11/07  

£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid

Wish I could give more Pat, but skint! Well done and good luck, bring me back a camel xx Donation by Roxy Holman 19/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, have fun Donation by Flash 18/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Pat - Save the equids! Donation by Helen 15/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

enjoy the rides, donkeys,horses, motorbikes& camels Donation by jesus 14/11/07  

£20.00

Uncle PAT watch out for Dingo s! Donation by ESTI 13/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by K McHugh 12/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Anon 12/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from Kate's old mates. Donation by Rob, Penny, Susie & Jack 10/11/07  

£50.00

I am full of admiration for you. Keep going. Donation by rizzo 10/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

from Katies cousin, helping these beasts of burden also helps their owners. Donation by joyce 08/11/07  

£20.00

Don't drink from Donkeys Donation by Caroline Marsh 30/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Hannah Duncan 30/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

all the best my friend. name the donkey that falls over the most after me. Donation by Jack Scully 26/10/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Bon chance Donation by Viv & Ray 25/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Patrick, I am sure you will have an amazing time! Jenny & Jon Accar Wen. Donation by Jenny Hoyle 23/10/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck. Donation by Clare 23/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Just back from M. Moved by plight of animals. Good luck and if you see a cat, give it a stroke! Donation by Jenny Bainbridge 22/10/07  

£50.00

Donation by Caerwys Vet Collection Box 19/10/07  

£16.00

Good luck and enjoy Donation by Crispin & Alexandra Muir 18/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

look first at the animals in Marrakech markets Donation by anonymous 16/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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