THE Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) together with Compass Cares launched the much anticipated Crow 2021 ‘Ethnic Wildlife’ calendar on Thursday, 1 October. The calendar which features stunning images of Africa’s majestic wildlife will go towards raising much-needed funds for the centre.
Self-confessed reptile lover and Crow director, Clint Halkett-Siddall shared how the centre receives about 4000 animals in a year entrusted to the care of a dedicated team of staff.
“Crow is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of orphaned and injured wildlife and believes in action and education with regards to the protection of all natural resources. Education plays a major part in our programme. For the past six years, we have educated the public, built an education centre and hosted schools from around the country, teaching them about wildlife and given many a unique experience wildlife experience with some of our animals.
“We are grateful to our major sponsors and donors whose significant support enables us to assist thousands of injured, orphaned and displaced animals every year. On behalf of our animals, we thank all the companies and groups for their on-going support,” he said.
Compass Cares, which is the CSI arm of Compass Medical Waste Services, has supported Crow over 10 years through the calendar initiative which has since become the rehabilitation centre’s main fundraising initiative.
Shanice Ramasami of Compass Cares’ marketing department shared how the calendar makes a massive difference to vulnerable wildlife. “Thank you to all our sponsors, role players and to those who purchase the calendar for once again helping us realise our goal,” said Shanice.
The 2020 calendar sales have brought about so much development at the rehabilitation centre including the clinic upgrade, new animal enclosures, clinic equipment, medication as well as operational costs. Crow acknowledges and thanks its sponsors and donors for their generous support and helping to raise vital funds for wildlife in distress.
“On behalf of our thousands of patients who cannot speak for themselves, we thank you all for your dedicated support,” said Clint.
Crow is a proud member of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) and is still Durban’s only registered wildlife rehabilitation centre dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of all indigenous wildlife found in KZN. To purchase a calendar call Crow on 031-462-1127 or send an email to info@crowkzn.co.za.
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