Fundraiser for Wild Lifeline at Morningside Country Club

Three respected and passionate non-profit organisations (NPOs) making strides to protect and safeguard our national wildlife heritage will be benefiting from a fundraising and awareness evening on 29 June at the Morningside Country Club.

Key NPOs at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Africa will share their work with attendees. These include: the Pit-Track K9 Anti-Poaching and Conservation Unit, devoted to the preservation of all water, flora, fauna and animals with prioritization to endangered species, Captured in Africa, which aims to mitigate and safeguard lions and other wildlife in the wild and captive situations and Saving the Survivors, which cares for rhino that have fallen victim to poaching.

One of the event organisers, Alexandra Parkins said, “We felt there is strength in numbers so the idea of joining a few like-minded NPOs, raising funds for them, while getting the word out there about key conservation issues seemed like the thing to do.

“It’s a war out there for our wildlife, anti-poaching rangers, along with anyone going to extreme lengths safeguarding animals – and people need to know this. It’s not an arbitrary newsworthy item – we are losing our heritage and we do not want that to happen on our watch,” added Parkins.

There will also be a K9 anti-poaching demonstration, an auction, lucky draws, raffles and more. All funds raised will go towards wildlife and conservation efforts at these NPOs.

Entertainment on the night will be provided by local band, The Graeme Watkins Project.

The event will commence at 6.30pm for 7pm at the Morningside Country Club, 1 De La Rey Road, Sandton. The cost is R150 per person and includes finger snacks, wine and entertainment.

Book your ticket to contribute to this worthwhile cause by emailing lifeline4wild@gmail.com

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