My name is Dylan Hrynaszkiewicz and I will be 10 years old in 2022. I’ve been passionate about the environment, nature and science since the age of seven, when I did my first fun run for the Marine Conservation Society.

The snow leopard is an incredible animal that’s very close to my heart. I found these animals so incredible I wrote a short fiction novel where one of the main characters is a snow leopard. The story is called Take Us To Alaska, and the cover art was created by one of my school friends. The only problem is snow leopards are a critically endangered species and are under threat now more than ever.

So, on the 21st of May 2022 I will be running 8 miles (12.9 kilometres) to help raise money for the Snow Leopard Trust, a charity that helps protect these amazing animals. In 2021 I ran 10 kilometres for Cool Earth (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dylan-rainforest-project).

Thank you in advance to anyone who donates. For the person who makes the biggest donation I would be happy to send you a printed copy of Take Us To Alaska, which can’t yet be bought in shops. Please send your contact information if you would like a chance to receive the book. Thank you for reading.