From Ian Pond:
Time to get serious, Zambia in September!
In September this year, 25 volunteers will trek 50km through the Zambian bush and then raft 50km down the wild Zambezi River from Victoria Falls.This challenge will benefit four charities that can bring amazing changes to the lives of many people so please visit my page through the link below and dig deep in to your pockets to help make these life changing events real. any contribution will be welcome and sincere thanks to the many folk who have already donated.
http://www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/Ian-Pond1
Training is going well with regular 7-8 mile hikes/flatwater paddling and multiple gym/yoga/Pilates sessions per week.
Haven’t found a substitute yet for the Zambezi – multiple Class V with crocs and hippos in between, Falls Lake just doesn’t cut it!
Please feel free to share this link widely.
Many thanks,
Ian
1. Play pumps www.playpumps.co.za
This incredible invention doesn’t just change their playtime, it changes their lives. As the merry-go-round spins, it pumps clean water up from deep underground and stores it in a huge tank. Rather than walking miles for water, children are able to get an education, have fun and still obtain water. An amazing invention which makes children smile and laugh and also save their lives.
2. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust embraces all measures that compliment the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife. These include anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, whilst enhancing community awareness. They also rescue & hand rear elephant and rhino orphans, amongst other species, that can ultimately go on to enjoy a life in the wild
3. Street Child Africa www.streetchildafrica.org.uk
Street Child Africa supports street children by funding prevention work, outreach programs, education and family reintegration services. When a child is forced onto the streets in Africa, the situation can be hopeless, these children will often go without any form of formal education, and have no proper access to healthcare. Many children have lost parents to HIV/AIDS, have lived in ‘broken homes,’ been exposed to alcoholism, sexual abuse and domestic violence, have dropped out of school and worked in hazardous jobs. Street Child Africa allow children to be children educating them to allow them to live a life they deserve.
4. The Body Shop Foundation www.thebodshopfoundation.org
The Body Shop Foundation is a charitable organisation who’s vision is to give a global helping hand to small charities and projects all over the world, using the expertise and local knowledge of staff, franchisees and consultants of The Body Shop International.
Ian Pond is fundraising on JustGiving for The Body Shop Foundation
Help Ian raise money for this great cause.
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