I have the privilege of being one of 36 runners that have been invited to participate in the 6th Rhino Peak Challenge on 12 December 2020 – a 21km half marathon up the steep slopes of the Rhino in the southern Drakensberg, to raise much needed funds for the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and Wildlife ACT (WACT), towards Rhino and Vulture conservation, as well as other similar projects. Each pledge towards my goal will gain one entry into a lucky draw as follows:R100 – R350 ($10 - $35): A pair of running shorts/leggings from Hera Sportswear – choose your size/pattern - worth R560R350 - R750 ($35 - $75): A case of Painted Wolf Wines - worth R1000R750 ($75) or more: Three nights’ midweek stay in a Luxury room, including breakfast for 2 people, at Fordoun Hotel and Spa in the KZN Midlands. Prize includes a Guided tour of the Bill Barnes Conservancy, KZN Crane Foundation and the wetlands of Kildare - worth R7 800.00Deposits can also be made directly into the linked bank account below, to avoid extra fees. Deposits into the bank account must reference THOMAS/WACT to be allocated correctly.DRAKENSBERG CONSERVATION INITIATIVEFIRST NATIONAL BANKACCOUNT NO – 62755725771BRANCH CODE – 221025SWIFT – FIRNZAJJBANK ADDRESS – FNB Underberg, 1 Main St, Underberg, 3257REF – THOMAS/WACTThank you so much for your support!! Food for thought: $150 is a third of the monthly minimum wage in South Africa and could help to keep our game rangers employed in the fight against poaching.