On April 28 I ran my first ever 5K. I have done 5Ks in the past, but I always walked them, this time I ran. My finish time was 35:15. Not a great time by any means, but for me, that’s my best time ever so I’m happy. The race also benefitted the Wildlife Conservation Society and their efforts to protect the habitats of lions, which are losing ground across the African Plains. The funds I raised will go toward the WCS’s projects to conserve lions and other imperiled animals around the globe and at the Bronx Zoo.
Lions now live in only a small number of African countries. The nations of Morocco, Algeria, Congo, and Gabon have lost all of their lions. If we don’t act soon, they could also vanish from Nigeria, South Sudan, and Uganda. The donations I collected will go toward WCS’s efforts to monitor lions and work with local communities to co-exist peacefully with the big cats. I encourage each of you to visit the WCS Run for the Wild website and support their work. I believe they are still accepting donations. Its important work and we cannot let these animals be pushed out!
Lions now live in only a small number of African countries. The nations of Morocco, Algeria, Congo, and Gabon have lost all of their lions. If we don’t act soon, they could also vanish from Nigeria, South Sudan, and Uganda. The donations I collected will go toward WCS’s efforts to monitor lions and work with local communities to co-exist peacefully with the big cats. I encourage each of you to visit the WCS Run for the Wild website and support their work. I believe they are still accepting donations. Its important work and we cannot let these animals be pushed out!
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