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We want to introduce you all to Pierre Barau. Not only is he the lead Canine APU Ranger and Canine Trainer for AmazuluK9, but he is also an endurance athlete.

Pierre just ran his qualifying marathon for the Comrades Ultra Marathon. https://www.comrades.com/ This coming June he will run the 87 km (54 miles) race to raise awareness and funds for AmazuluK9. Amazing, huh?

So if ProjectThorn's ride in the Cape Epic doesn’t inspire you to donate to AmazuluK9, please consider supporting Pierre. His dedication, conditioning, and training are beyond admirable. How else would he be able to keep up with the canines running through the bush.

And I will add - he intends to compete in his full APU gear and one of the canines will join him the last few kilometers to cross the finish line together.

To acknowledge Pierre’s commitment to AmazuluK9 and protecting wildlife from poachers, ProjectThorn will match today’s donations up to $500. Links in comments.

Our Girls need your help. Please consider a donation today. We still have a ways to go. Thank you.
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Please support our incredible Karrie Hovey and her efforts to protect our Rhinos. Karrie will be riding the ABSA Cape Epic. Follow her journey.

Give a Truck - Save Rhinos We are riding the ABSA Cape Epic to raise funds for Wildlife Conservation.We started ProjectThorn and partnered with 12Hours because we knew together we could help protect endangered white and critically endangered black rhinos by funding tangible anti-poaching projects.The Anti-Poaching Canine Unit...

This photo deserves a replay. The connection that a canine has with their handler is a true bond.
They protect one another in life-and-death situations.
When they go for a "walk in the park" it's serious business. They depend upon one another's strengths, dedication, training, and instincts when entering dangerous encounters with poachers.

The last thing they need to be worried about is whether their truck is going to make it to an incursion or if they need to flee a fight they can't win.

There is not a donation match today - but your donation still adds to the funding goal. Help us "Give a Truck".
Donation links are in the comments.


Cape Epic Toyota SA Amakhosi Safari Lodge

If that isn't love, I don't know what is.

We are 1 - $20 donation away from completing Jill Shoemaker's Valentine's Day Challenge!

Wow! Facebook Friends and Family - you are amazing - thank you.

Then Karrie Hovey's share of the Valentine's Day Challenge kicks in.
Let's raise another $1200 x 2!

Donation links in the comments.

Jill Shoemaker is showing ProjectThorn some serious love. Jill will match every donation up to $1200 between now and the end of Valentine's Day.
If we can meet her $1200 challenge - I will match the additional donations up to $1200.

Let's try to raise a total of $4800 by the end of Valentine's Day!

Show our Rhinos, Canines, and Rangers so LOVE.

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Help 12Hours protect Rhinos and Give-a-Truck to the AmazuluK9 anti-poaching unit.
This unit has a proven record in preventing rhino poaching but they need continued support to be successful.

Our partners at ProjectThorn are racing the Cape Epic in 35 days to raise funds and awareness.

Please support the 12Hours/ProjectThorn campaign. https://www.givengain.com/project/karrie-raising-funds-for-12hours-73276


Toyota SA Cape Epic Amakhosi Safari Lodge

Give a Truck - Save Rhinos We are riding the ABSA Cape Epic to raise funds for Wildlife Conservation.We started ProjectThorn and partnered with 12Hours because we knew together we could help protect endangered white and critically endangered black rhinos by funding tangible anti-poaching projects.The Anti-Poaching Canine Unit...

Our US partners are riding the Cape Epic and are fund raising for a joint project with 12 Hours to buy a truck for AmazuluK9 anti poaching unit in Zululand. Please support the campaign https://www.givengain.com/project/karrie-raising-funds-for-12hours-73276