2025 marks 25 years of The Big Cat Sanctuary and to celebrate this milestone, I am aiming to raise £25,000 for the cats in our care and our conservation work at The Big Cat Sanctuary.

Over recent months, as part of our Big Cats in Crisis mission, we have rescued 5 lions from war-torn Ukraine, with shell shock. They are settling very well in their new forever home.

Yuna, the lioness, arrived last year at the Sanctuary, the remaining 4 lions Rori, Vanda, Lera and Amani arrived just a few months ago, and they have already been on grass for the first time, exploring their new bespoke habitats. They are all growing in confidence day by day.

We are also commencing our fundraising for our Cheetah Breeding Centre in the near future.

As you know, I always like to try new and exciting sporting challenges. In order to help me reach my target, I have the following events planned;

- Wing walk - Completed

--Boston Marathon - on Monday 21st April 2025 - Completed

-My 22nd consecutive London Marathon - on Sunday 27th April 2025 - Completed

The Thames 200 Ultra kayak race - 23rd & 24th August 2025

There will also be many more challenges to come, and special event at both parks, if you would like further information on these please visit the links below, throughout 2025;

https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/

https://hertfordshirezoo.com/

Thank you so much for all of your support and kindness.

Lynn x