If leaping into an ice-cold dam in the course of a Free State winter appears like an amazing concept, the Cluny Animal Trust Annual Charity Polar Plunge registrations simply opened up.
Fouriesburg, South Africa (12 January 2024) – Polar plunge challenges are all the craze nowadays as they push individuals to go method past their consolation zone within the title of charity. The Cluny Animal Trust hosts one every year to lift funds for the animal welfare work they do within the space.
The group have opened registrations for this yr’s plunge which can take place in July 2024. Last yr’s plunge was an enormous success and lots of courageous individuals participated.
The better part is that the plunge this yr is twin goal. Not solely is it getting used to assist increase funds for the animal belief, but additionally to assist spotlight tourism for the small city group that depends on guests to earn revenue.
“This is one of our favourite fundraisers and this year it is going to be bigger and better than ever! Fouriesburg is our home base, and we all really love our little town, and we are hoping to use this event to help to shine a spotlight and to get more people to visit this gorgeous part of the world. So, if you are brave enough to take on one of the toughest winter water events…then this is for you!” – Cluny Animal Trust
The funds raised will assist the belief proceed its animal welfare efforts throughout the township communities of Clarens, Fouriesburg and surrounding areas.
The Cluny Animal Trust was based in 2011 and helps with retaining the native animal inhabitants vaccinated, sterilised, fed and heat. The Trust was placed on our radar in mid-2019 once they began making 100 canine kennels to get by the freezing chilly winters. They gave the kennels to households from native casual settlements, thus making certain every pet had someplace secure to sleep in the course of the chilly climate.
When the pandemic rolled round, the organisation once more rallied supporters, this time making up pet meals parcels. They handed out lots of of luggage of pet meals in order that pet homeowners wouldn’t have to fret concerning the animals going hungry.
To register or for extra data, please e mail Imogen from the Cluny group at [email protected]