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They say Africa is in your blood. I was born in Africa, a little town on the Indian Ocean, departing from its shores in 1972 and have never had the opportunity to return...until now!

Now I am going back. But in going back, I also want to try and give something back. So I’m going to ask for your help!

On March 19^th I depart for Tanzania and my journey to what has been described as ‘the roof of Africa’.  Yes, I am going to trek (hopefully) to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro – with a peak height of 5,896 metres, it is Africa’s highest point and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain!

So how can you help me give something back? Well there are so many good causes to choose from, but for me, Africa will always remind me of the wide variety of animals and environments, with an indigenous population struggling for survival. So I have chosen to support the World Wildlife Fund, and I hope you will sponsor me to raise funds for this great organisation.

The WWF addresses global threats to people and nature such as climate change, the peril to endangered species and habitats, and the unsustainable consumption of the world’s natural resources. They do this by influencing how governments, businesses and people think, learn and act in relation to the world around us, and by working with local communities to improve their livelihoods and the environment upon which we all depend. WWF uses its practical experience, knowledge and credibility to create long-term solutions for the planet’s environment.

And I’m going to sum up Africa with one of my favourite quotes:

      “Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a Lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest Gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a Lion or a Gazelle... when the sun comes up, you'd better be running.”

 

Thank you so much for your kind support!