Dressed in matching cheetah print T-Shirts and draped in the CCB logo, the staff from the Ghanzi district office attended the annual Ghanzi Marathon and Fun Run, which was held on Saturday 1st August to raise money for a local primary school. Having little to no training nor physical capabilities (and fueled by the 7:30am start time) the team of four took on the 10km “Fun Run” rather than the grueling 42.2km Marathon. Research coordinator Lorraine Boast and Community Officer Phale (Max) Seele were flanked by volunteers Beckie Garbett and Jane Quick for the event in the hope of raising awareness for the organization and cheetah conservation as well as building community relationships with the project.
Blistering winds and the fact that it was held early on a Saturday morning meant conditions were tough but despite this all four staff finished in impressive fashion. Volunteer Beckie Garbett took out first place in the Senior Womens division, with Lorraine Boast and Jane Quick runners-up. Max Seele also had an impressive performance finishing in little over an hour. Overall a fun day was had by all and the Ghanzi staff look forward to improving their performance for next years’ event.
Blistering winds and the fact that it was held early on a Saturday morning meant conditions were tough but despite this all four staff finished in impressive fashion. Volunteer Beckie Garbett took out first place in the Senior Womens division, with Lorraine Boast and Jane Quick runners-up. Max Seele also had an impressive performance finishing in little over an hour. Overall a fun day was had by all and the Ghanzi staff look forward to improving their performance for next years’ event.
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