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Hello John, There’s much to tell you! With your support, Born Free’s had a remarkable few weeks for wild animals, since last month’s update. We have masses of good news to share. From a new home for two rescued lions, to winning a major film award, a sell-out Michael Morpurgo webinar and a fabulous gala event, it’s been a wonderful whirl for wildlife.
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AT LAST, THE NEWS YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FORWith the help of your donations and a LOT of organising, two young lion brothers rescued from Ukraine have arrived at our sanctuary in South Africa. Here, amidst the tranquil beauty of their forever home, Tsar and Jamil can truly recover from their traumatic past. Torn from their mother as cubs, exploited as tourist ‘attractions’, mistreated, malnourished. But, look at them now, safe where they belong.
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Our powerful animation, Enough is Enough, has triumphed at the prestigious Smiley Charity Film Awards, in London’s Leicester Square. The short film calls for an Elephant-Free UK and you can help by signing our petition.
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To celebrate our 40th, a star-studded gala event raised vital funds at The Royal Lancaster, London. It was a glorious evening but, the absolute highlight was a rousing speech from our beloved Co-Founder, Dame Virginia McKenna, DBE.
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40 WAYS TO HELP
Now you can join the celebrations with our FREE gift to you – a printable wallchart featuring 40 ways to help wild animals. From wild gardening to peaceful protests, our practical positive list is ideal for animal lovers of every age.
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A SELLOUT SUCCESS
What did inspire Michael Morpurgo’s classic children’s novel, The Butterfly Lion? Some 24,000 pupils from 380 schools joined the acclaimed author, our long-term friend, at a World Book Day webinar last month.
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SICKENING TROPHIES
Thanks for contacting your MP and supporting our campaign to ban the import of ‘trophies’ from lions, elephants, giraffes and other rare animals into the UK. The Bill to stop hunters bringing these body parts home is now one step closer to becoming law.
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DOUBLE DONATIONS
Thanks to Green Match Fund, every donation you make from 18th–25th April to save wild tigers will be doubled. So, your support for India’s tigers will have twice the impact. Help raise £40,000 – put the dates in your diary and we’ll be in touch soon!
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DRAWN FROM THE HEART1st – 5th Oct, Mall Galleries, London You’re invited to a major solo exhibition and exclusive private view by Gary Hodges – the UK’s best-selling, most collectable pencil artist. A loyal friend for 35 years, Gary’s exhibition features 165 artworks celebrating wildlife’s beauty and will raise funds for Born Free.
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Told you we had a lot to catch up on! Thank you for your extraordinary support. It’s you who makes all our work to help wild animals in need possible and we are forever grateful. From, your friends at Born Free
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Images © BFF Shamwari, PA Matt Crossick, georgelogan.co.uk, tigersintheforest.com, Gary Hodges
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