Community News: February 2012
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Dr Alan Emerton rides to Cairo for PDSA (SA)
Dr Alan Emerton, Senior veterinarian at The People’s Dispensary For Sick Animals - PDSA (SA) has been a part of the PDSA since 1998. His passion for animals and cycling has come together in a once in a lifetime opportunity – the TOUR D’ AFRIQUE. This cycling tour – from CAIRO TO CAPE started on the 14th of January 2012 from Cairo to Cape Town. Amazingly, the starting point is Egypt where the only other PDSA in Africa is positioned. His cycling for a cause...what would you do for your beneficiary?
Mission Accomplished (Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole)
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Latest News on the 2012 Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole: Braam Malherbe Progress Update
Monday, 30 January: The brave SA team, "Team Mission Possible" have proven that nothing is impossible. After 25 days of combatting the most extreme weather conditions on earth and 742 kilometers of what is described as the 'toughest race on the planet', Braam Malherbe and Peter van Kets arrived at the South Pole on 28 January @ 6am. They were accompanied by the British team, whose load the SA team helped to carry...they did it...together! Now that's what we call team work.
Breathtaking photos from the race against time!
The Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole began on 4 January and concluded on 28 January 2012. 7 teams from 6 countries, over 700km in 25 days all in support of one cause: create awareness of climate change. Have a look at the photos from the race that will leave you in awe of Mother Nature, and the challenges two men bravely faced as they fought back against climate change.
Take your dog on a MuttWalk and Give Back to Sandton SPCA
Walk your Mutt for a great cause!
Join MyPlanet at the inaugural Sandton SPCA/ Hill’s MuttWalk on Sunday 25 March 2012 at 8am at the Field and Study Recreation Centre, Louise Avenue Parkmore.
This is a family-friendly 5km awareness fun walk for animal lovers and their dogs! Enjoy an outing with the canine members of the family whilst helping the Sandton SPCA to continue their vital animal welfare and educational work.
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