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In 1996 my husband Ed and Johnny Beveridge met Mike Hearn in Namibia on a their circumnavigation of Africa in a single engined aircraft, and supported this cause through PACT; a conservation trust they set up on the back of their trip. They were deepIy touched by what Mike and his team were doing.
Mike spent 12 years of his early life devoted to this cause, but died in a tragic accident in 2005.
I am now returning to Namibia to do my bit. Our challenge is to cycle 350 Kms in seven days through the Namibian Desert in aid of this cause; visiting many areas to which Mike dedicated his effort.
These rhinos are on the brink of extinction because of loss of habitat and poaching for their horns (for two reasons only - to make handles for ornamental daggers and as a Far Eastern remedy to reduce fever). Three out of the five species of Rhino are critically endangered. By saving these rhinos, we also help save many other species and the incredible landscape they inhabit.
This project operates outside National Parks which makes its existance much more fragile, and funding has to rely on non governmental funding. For many years Mike fostered the concept of the balance between the needs of wildlife and indigenous communities where both benefit equally. This is the point of our trip and all funds will go towards his his vision for this.
From this bike ride David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) will also be building an Education and Information Centre in support of the tribal communities.
Please do what you can for this great cause. Thank you so much.
Lots of love
Saskia
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Registered Charity No: 1106893
Saskia Manners
Haddon Hall
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1LA
Raised:
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Raised so far: £1,975.00
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Well done Saskia Lots of love Donation by wendy on 03/07/09 |
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Gorblimey Donation by Anonymous on 30/05/09 |
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You did it! Well done! Donation by Heather Barnes on 29/05/09 |
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Way to go Sass!xx Donation by Hugo Gibbs on 28/05/09 |
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well done x Donation by Hannah Mably on 22/05/09 |
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I have seen the bruises.. Donation by Eck Ogilvie-Grant on 21/05/09 |
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Bahati njema! Donation by Keith Gregory on 20/05/09 |
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I want to see proof that it has been completed - blister and all! Donation by Hugo Montgomery on 19/05/09 |
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Good luck and look forward to hearing how it goes. Arrgh!! Donation by Alice Valdes-Scott on 18/05/09 |
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Well done Lady Edward - all at The Peacock Donation by The Gang at The Peacock at Rowsley on 18/05/09 |
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Viel Glück und halte durch Donation by justin and lucy gibbs on 18/05/09 |
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Halte durch, viel Glück und ganz liebe Grüße Donation by Elke, Maurice, Joelle, Nikolai und Leon on 18/05/09 |
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Tritt in die Pedalen! Donation by Svenja, Christian and Justus on 17/05/09 |
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go girl Donation by Matthew Pruen on 13/05/09 |
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we are proud of you! Viel Glück und halte durch! Donation by Mama & Dad on 12/05/09 |
£100.00 |
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Good on you Donation by Anton Bilton on 12/05/09 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck. Love Louisa Donation by Louisa Brown on 11/05/09 |
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Well done & good luck! Donation by Suzanna & Charlie on 11/05/09 |
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All that bashing will come in handy! Good luck. Donation by Jo on 10/05/09 |
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Hope it goes well.. Donation by Christopher on 10/05/09 |
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go sas go!! Donation by caroline and robbie on 09/05/09 |
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Lots of love and luck to you! Donation by Robbie and Cress Douglas Miller on 09/05/09 |
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Very impressed x Donation by Al and Carolyn on 08/05/09 |
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Good Luck! Donation by Alex & Tim at MBA on 08/05/09 |
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Donation by Al on 08/05/09 |
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| * Total raised online: | £1,975.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £1,975.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £416.03 |
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