Mission Rabies states: Across the world, 61,000 people die of Rabies each year. Over 99% of cases of human rabies are caused by an infected dog bite. Once symptoms of the disease develop, it is always fatal.

Every year, millions of healthy dogs are inhumanely killed for fear of this deadly disease. However, this doesn't halt the spread of rabies. Vaccinating dogs against rabies has been proven to stop the spread of the disease to people and saves the lives of humans and dogs. Simply culling dogs doesn't help, as other dogs move into the vacant areas.

The past year has been a challenge for me. Due to various health issues, I was unable to follow my passion - triathlons. But, like everyone says: 'Where one door closes, another opens' and I have had a lot of time to think and reflect. Its made me realise how lucky I am, living my save and secure life with so many support systems and excellent healthcare.

It also reminded me that to grow and learn , we have to venture out of our comfort zone. For years, I have known about Mission Rabies and have supported the vet charity, WVS, and have thought about going on one of their volunteer trips. And yet, there are the usual excuses: too expensive (most of these trips are self- funded and don't come cheap), not enough time, I am too busy - you get the idea.

Not anymore.
I am going on a volunteering trip to vaccinate dogs against Rabies in Sri Lanka in September. It will be a challenge, I know that. But it is time that I step up, get stuck in and physically make a difference.

I am asking you to help me do this.
Help me raise funds for Mission Rabies to support their work.
Help me get to Sri Lanka by helping me pay for flights and trip costs (shared accommodation, food, local transport, my vaccinations, visas).
Any money raised over and above the amount needed for the trip will be donated to Mission Rabies directly

If you are unable to donate at this time, please share my page.
Thank you